Microsoft to pull the plug on Amazon's Android app store for Windows 11On March 5, 2025, you'll no longer be able to download, install, or use Android apps from Amazon's app store in Windows 11.March 6, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Is Windows Update annoying you? Take back control in 3 easy stepsWant to eliminate unpleasant update surprises? You can force Windows to follow your update schedule. Here's how.March 1, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows 11's big new update is full of AI and rolling out today - here's what's in itMicrosoft is preparing another major update to its flagship operating system, with new AI tools that will allow it to begin monetizing its Copilot for Windows 11 feature more quickly.February 29, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 11
How you (and Elon Musk) can set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft accountEven tech billionaires have trouble installing Windows 11 without being locked into Microsoft's network, including its Copilot AI program.February 27, 2024 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows 11
11 Windows touchpad tricks to help you work faster and smarterYou know how to point, click, and tap with your touchpad, but that versatile pointing device can do so much more, once you learn a few easy gestures.February 26, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 11
How to upgrade Windows Home edition to ProYou've got a new PC running Windows 11 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro. Here's how to make that upgrade happen.February 18, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 11
Rely on Authy desktop apps? You have one month to switch your 2FA, or elseDesktop versions of Twilio's two-factor authenticator apps are going away in just one month. Mac, Windows, and Linux users have different options.February 15, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Security
How to move from 'iTunes for Windows' to Apple's new media apps without losing contentApple's new media apps are designed to replicate and replace similar features in iTunes for Windows. Here's how to migrate your content, what to know before you start, and what to do if things go kerflooey.February 14, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows
Here's the best way to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, and why you shouldPC makers love to sell new computers loaded with Windows Home edition. You can upgrade to Windows Pro for a price, but should you do it?February 14, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 11
Windows 11 Notepad - yes, Notepad! - to get AI smarts, Snipping Tool update coming tooThe new Snipping Tool and Notepad upgrades will roll out first to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels.February 13, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft is not bringing sudo to Windows Server 2025 after allMicrosoft has made it official that they are not planning to bring sudo to Windows Server 2025, but it will find its way to Windows 11.February 12, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Windows
What is a TPM, and why does your PC need one?Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why.January 18, 2024 by Ed Bott in Security
Microsoft is making its biggest change to Windows keyboards in decadesHow much does Microsoft believe in Copilot? This new key says it all.January 4, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
Can your Windows 10 PC be saved in 2025? Yes - for free. Here's howAs many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. What's a user to do?December 28, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows 10
How to replace Windows with Linux Mint on your PCSick of Windows? Want to try something different? Then it's time to try the best Linux desktop: Linux Mint 21.2.December 20, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux