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Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10, the update that Microsoft once called the "last version of Windows."

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Microsoft adding more AI smarts to Windows 11 via Copilot and Dev Home
May 23, 2023 by Lance Whitney
Microsoft starts official roll out of Phone Link for iOS with iMessage ...
April 26, 2023 by Jason Cipriani
This sub-$400 mini PC is powerful enough to connect up to 3 monitors
April 20, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
The best Surface PCs: Microsoft's top devices reviewed and compared
March 28, 2023 by Lena Borrelli
How to take advantage of Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 11
March 22, 2023 by Lance Whitney

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.

How to manage your Microsoft 365 subscription in Windows 11

You can review your Microsoft 365 plan directly in Windows 11 and easily access your Microsoft account website to manage your subscription.

December 6, 2022 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

This Windows 10 upgrade will be arriving on more PCs soon

There are now more eligible devices that can upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.

November 24, 2022 by Liam Tung in Enterprise Software

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business review: Still in love

After using a Surface Pro 8 with LTE, I've nearly been converted to a Windows user.

November 15, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Laptops

What graphics card do I have? How to check your GPU and drivers

Here's how to identify your Windows PC or laptop's graphics card (or graphics subsystem) and make sure everything is up-to-date.

November 14, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Windows 11

Will using a VPN help protect you from malware or ransomware?

There are plenty of good reasons to use a VPN, especially when traveling. But be sure you know exactly where that protection starts and stops.

November 11, 2022 by Ed Bott in VPN

Windows 11 gets MacOS-like instant smartphone hotspot access

Windows 11 users can now instantly access their smartphone's internet connection - provided they have a Samsung device.

October 28, 2022 by Liam Tung in Windows 11

Next Windows 10/11 Patch Tuesday fixes Microsoft's botched vulnerable driver blocklist

Microsoft addresses an issue preventing Windows 10's vulnerable driver blocklist from being updated with new vulnerable drivers.

October 27, 2022 by Liam Tung in Windows

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 hands-on: This looks familiar...

Microsoft's fifth edition of its Surface Laptop comes in essentially the same package as the previous two generations. In this early look, we start to get a feel if it's a case of sticking with what works, or Microsoft being stuck in a rut.

October 25, 2022 by Michael Gariffo in Laptops

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: Impressive but is it worth the price of an M2 MacBook Air?

With the Surface Pro 9, the Arm-based variant is no longer an afterthought. But most users will still find greater use for the Intel-based model, especially when working from an office.

October 25, 2022 by June Wan in Tablets

Microsoft makes Tabbed File Explorer, additional Windows 11 22H2 features available in preview

Microsoft is delivering more promised Windows 11 22H2 features and promising the ability to right-click on the Taskbar to jump to Task Manager will be added soon.

October 18, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 11

Microsoft starts rolling out the annual Windows 10 feature update, Windows 10 22H2

Microsoft is making Windows 10 22H2, its annual feature update, available to mainstream users on select devices starting today, October 18.

October 18, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 10

Everything Microsoft announced at the October Surface event

The Fall lineup brings refreshes to Surface favorites, including the Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9, and Surface Studio 2+, in addition to two new accessories for the hybrid work era.

October 13, 2022 by June Wan in Laptops

Surface Pro: Arm or Intel? The answer's not so simple

After spending months of hands-on time comparing the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X, I still can't decide which one I prefer.

October 13, 2022 by Ed Bott in PCs

Microsoft: iCloud Photos, Apple TV and Apple Music are coming to Windows 11

It looks like Microsoft may be making some headway in its work to get Apple onboard with integrating more Apple apps and services with Windows.

October 12, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 11

This new Windows features makes password-hacking attacks much harder

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday introduces a new policy that allows admin account lockouts.

October 12, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security