Microsoft Defender has one key weakness its rivals don’t
According to a new report from an anti-malware assessment company, Microsoft Defender might have a big weakness that other software does not
How to disable Microsoft OneDrive
If you don't like or need Microsoft OneDrive, you can just get rid of it. Here's how to disable Microsoft OneDrive.
Asus ZenBook Duo review: Two screens, four cores, and $1,500
The Asus ZenBook Duo takes great advantage of its ScreenPad 2.0, a second display that offers some real advantages to creative users and multitaskers.
New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click
The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.
Upcoming Windows update will kill Internet Explorer for good
Internet Explorer will say its final goodbye in a Windows 10 update on June 15.
Microsoft adds message on unsupported PCs running Windows 11
Microsoft is more widely rolling out a message in the Windows 11 settings app indicating that a PC is unsupported by the operating system.
How to clean up your hard drive
Performing regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring a PC delivers a smooth experience. Here’s a guide on how to clean up your hard drive.
A big improvement to Windows 11 search is coming soon
Microsoft is bringing in new improvements to Search on Windows 10 and Windows 11 to surface more of the world around you.
Windows 11 multitasking to get better in an important way
Windows 11 could be getting Windows 10's canceled "Sets" feature, giving the operating system yet another multitasking boost.
How to uninstall Windows 10 and downgrade to Windows 8.1
Windows 10 is a recent Windows operating system, but you might prefer an older version. Here's how to uninstall Windows 10 and downgrade to an earlier version.
The Xbox One is getting Cortana and over 100 backwards-compatible Xbox 360 games in November
The Xbox One will gain Windows 10 and backwards compatibility in November, Microsoft announced during a Gamescom press briefing.
Have an unsupported PC? Windows 11 has a message for you
If you're running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, then be prepared to see a warning message soon.
Windows 11’s taskbar may get a handy feature from Windows 10
Some more improvements are on the way for WIndows 11, and one of those is an app overflow area in the taskbar.
You can now answer and make phone calls in Windows 10
The Your Phone app has always been a great way to send and receive text messages on your PC, or even mirror your Android apps and screen, but it is now even more useful. Microsoft has announced the rollout of a new ability to send and receive phone calls from an Android phone directly from a Windows 10 PC.
This brave developer got Windows running on a Surface Duo
A developer has installed Windows on a Surface Duo, bringing the operating system to a strange new place.
3 easy ways to drastically improve your PC’s performance
If your PC is feeling slow, don't worry. There's more than one way to help speed it up. Here are three ways you can increase the performance in Windows.
Microsoft interrupted a live broadcast to recommend Windows 10
If you think you're sick of those Windows 10 upgrade notifications, imagine if they showed up while you were reporting the weather. How would you feel?
As end of support nears, Windows 7 users are finally moving to Windows 10
Statistics show that Windows 7 users could finally be moving away from the aging operating system in favor of Windows 10. In July 2019, Windows 7's market share of the personal computer market fell roughly 3.6% --- one of the largest drops in the history of the operating system.
The biggest problems with Windows 10, and how to fix them
We’ve gathered the most common Windows 10 problems and collected workarounds or potential solutions. Read on to learn more about how to fix these issues.
How to fix the most common Windows 10 installation problems
Here's your guide to fixing those Windows 10 installation problems that could pop up when trying to upgrade or install from scratch.
Windows 11 had a big four months. Here’s what’s coming next
It's been four months since Windows 11 was released, and Microsoft is now talking about what's coming up next for the operating system.
Qualcomm is working on patches to address Meltdown and Spectre flaws
An exploit that's applicable to all modern CPUs requires an operating system fix that will slow down system performance in some cases.
How to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC
If you're planning on installing Windows 11, you'll need to have a PC with TPM 2.0 enabled. Here's how to turn it on.
Asus NovaGo review
Our Asus NovaGo review takes a first look at one the first Qualcomm-powered PCs. It can last 22 hours and has LTE, yet pricing starts at just $600.
Norton has a crypto miner for PCs that can’t be easily uninstalled
Norton recently launched its new Crypto feature, allowing users to mine Ethereum while their PC is idle, but it’s already drawing ire from regular users.
Google now has its own way of making Android phones and Windows more compatible
Later this year, it will be possible to pair your Android phone to your Windows PC and do more cross-device tasks.
Beware: The latest BIOS updates might wreck your Dell, Alienware, or Inspiron PC
Dell Latitude 5320 and 5520 laptops, Inspiron 5680 desktop, and the Alienware Aurora R8 owners are reporting a BIOS update that wrecks their PC.
How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10
Microsoft once had a free upgrade process to Windows 10, but no longer. However, there are still ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.
How to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10
MacOS is better than Windows at taking advantage of high-resolution displays — but Windows 10 is gaining. Here's how to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10.
How to change your Windows 10 login screen background and desktop wallpaper
Changing the background of your desktop, lock screen, and sign-in screen is now easier than ever in Windows 10. This guide shows you how in a few simple steps.
How to convert HEIC to JPEG on a PC
You might need to convert HEIC to JPG because of the latter being the most common file format. Let's take a look at how to convert HEIC to JPG in Windows.
Windows 11 brings back another highly requested Taskbar feature
Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget initially introduced in Windows 10 to Windows 11, as well as adding a new voice access feature for the OS.
3 reasons why Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome
Microsoft's Edge browser is based on the same engine as Google Chrome, but these three features make the browser the better option.
Is Windows 11 a success so far? New report reveals how many PCs have upgraded
Following a release in October, Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11, has now been installed on nearly 10% of systems.