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When Windows 10 support runs out, you have 5 options but only 2 are worth ...
1 day ago by Ed Bott
Microsoft wants to show you ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how ...
April 15, 2024 by Lance Whitney
Microsoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows ...
April 8, 2024 by Lance Whitney
Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will ...
April 3, 2024 by Ed Bott
Windows 12 FAQ: Is it coming in 2024? (Plus some surprising predictions)
April 1, 2024 by Ed Bott

Get this awesome Windows 11 Pro Mini PC for only $160 during Amazon's Spring Sale

It's a tiny PC with lots of power and tons of possibilities - and it's not a Raspberry Pi. And, for a limited time, you can get it for $100 off.

What's new in Parallels Desktop 19, the best way to run Windows on your Mac

Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac has been optimized for MacOS Sonoma, so you're ready for the upcoming update.

August 23, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mac OS

How to set up and use Meta's Threads as a Windows 11 desktop app

With a little time and effort, you can turn Threads into a Windows 11 app through which you can read and write posts.

August 7, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Social Media

How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 (there's a catch)

If you purchased a PC with Windows 11 preinstalled, you can replace the operating system with Windows 10. Well, sort of.

July 21, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows

Is Windows 10 too popular for its own good?

Microsoft has a serious problem on its hands, thanks to competition from ... itself?

July 15, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows 10

This sub-$500 mini PC is powerful enough to support up to three monitors

The AceMagician mini PC weighs around three pounds, costs a fraction of flagship desktops, and still offers impressive specs.

July 14, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs

Microsoft adding more AI smarts to Windows 11 via Copilot and Dev Home

Built into Windows 11, Windows Copilot will use AI to handle your questions and requests, while Dev Home will help developers better manage their projects. Microsoft teases a variety of Windows enhancements at its Build 2023 conference.

May 23, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

Microsoft starts official roll out of Phone Link for iOS with iMessage support

Once you have access, you'll be able to use iMessage and view your iPhone notifications on your Windows 11 PC.

April 26, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Microsoft

The best Surface PCs: Microsoft's top devices reviewed and compared

After looking at the best Surface PCs on the market, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is still my favorite. Here's why.

March 28, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in PCs

How to take advantage of Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 11

Windows 11 now provides quick and easy access to all the key OneDrive features and settings.

March 22, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

How to link your Android phone to your Windows 11 PC

By linking and syncing your Android with Windows 11, you can intercept phone calls, text messages, and more on your PC. Here's how.

March 20, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

How to turn on live captions in Windows 11

Available for any conversation in Windows 11, live captions will translate speech into text, so you can see what's being said.

March 7, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Collaboration

Microsoft's AI-powered Bing is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar

A new update brings a series of fresh features to Windows 11, including Bing's ChatGPT and a preview to an iOS Phone Link.

February 28, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence

Raspberry Pi Pico just got this handy new Windows Installer

Developers using Windows PCs to build for the Raspberry Pi Pico now have a single installer that provides all the tools required.

February 24, 2023 by Liam Tung in Developer

This 'lapdock' kit turns an open-source smartphone into a laptop

Purism has unveiled its vision for convergence with the Librem 5 smartphone and an intriguing docking station.

February 23, 2023 by Liam Tung in Linux

How to use Microsoft Authenticator as your password manager

The Microsoft Authenticator app can help you juggle passwords on your mobile device and in the Chrome and Edge desktop browsers.

February 20, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11