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How to screen record in Windows 10 or Windows 11

Windows 10 and 11 both offer a screen recording tool that's geared for gameplay but can record just about any type of screen activity. And now Windows 11 has another option, too.

Windows 11: Live captions in 7 more languages, new snap layouts, and widget updates

Microsoft is rolling out live captions to more languages in Windows 11, but performance is patchy for non-English languages.

February 16, 2023 by Liam Tung in Windows 11

How to change your account password in Windows 11

Whether you use a local account or a Microsoft account, here's how to rejigger your password.

February 13, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

Windows 11: Tabs in Notepad are on the way

Microsoft is bringing tabbed Notepad to more users and has a new option to copy 2FA codes from notification toasts.

February 10, 2023 by Liam Tung in Windows 11

How much RAM does your Windows 11 PC need?

There's quite a difference between the minimum system requirement and a practical minimum.

February 10, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs

Have you upgraded yet? Windows 11 usage is creeping up

Windows 11 adoption is growing slowly and steadily, but one figure suggests its growth is coming from existing Windows 10 PCs.

February 9, 2023 by Liam Tung in Windows 11

How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11

A dedicated recovery tool is the best way to revive a file that's been deleted. Here's how to use one.

February 3, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows

How to transfer photos from your Android device to your Windows computer

You can transfer photos from your Android phone to your Windows PC using a variety of methods. Here are five easy ways.

February 2, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Smartphones

Looking for a new computer? Our favorite Mac, Windows, Chromebook picks

Our top picks for the best computers of 2023 feature long battery lives, fast performance, and robust displays.

February 1, 2023 by Allison Murray in PCs

How to uninstall Windows 11 on your PC

Not crazy about Windows 11 after upgrading from Windows 10? Here's how to switch back to 10.

January 27, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows

How to change your username in Windows 11

You can change the name for a local account and also for a Microsoft account through Windows 11.

January 26, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11

4 ways Windows people get MacOS wrong

MacOS is often misunderstood by users coming from other operating systems. Here are four things you need to know if you're considering making the switch.

January 24, 2023 by David Gewirtz in Mac OS

Microsoft will stop selling some Windows 10 downloads at the end of this month

Consumers won't be able to buy the Windows 10 download after January 31.

January 20, 2023 by Liam Tung in Enterprise Software

Microsoft just added this 'top requested feature' to Windows 11

New feature means you will be able to create, manage, and organize multiple files in a single Notepad window.

January 20, 2023 by Liam Tung in Enterprise Software

How to connect a VPN in Windows 10

A VPN will encrypt and protect your connection, especially over unsecured public networks. Here's how to set up a VPN in Windows 10.

January 17, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows 10

These cheap Windows laptops are all under $400

If you're looking for a cheap Windows laptop, you don't have to skimp out on features like display, battery life, processor, or storage to find a great pick for less.

January 14, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Laptops