Now you can run any Windows app on your Chromebook, thanks to this partnershipThis is not a virtual desktop play.August 24, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Enterprise Software
New CrossOver 23 out for better Windows gameplay on MacOS, ChromeOS, and LinuxFor when you really, really need to run a Windows program, but you really, really can't stand Windows.August 17, 2023 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Windows
3 essential Windows tools for troubleshooting (and how to use them)If your PC is misbehaving, there's a good chance that one of these free tools can help you figure out why. And they're all included with every Windows installation.August 7, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Microsoft leaks internal testing tool that lets users access Windows hidden featuresThe new tool is similar to an unofficial one that already exists, but it's much easier to use.August 3, 2023 by Artie Beaty in Windows
This is the fastest, safest way to install free Windows appsA simple, open-source Windows tool lets you skip the tedious process of downloading, installing, and manually updating apps. Meet the Winget command-line utility.July 29, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Windows on Arm redux: Can Microsoft deliver a silicon surprise before year's end?It's quiet. Too quiet. To any external observer, Apple appears to have built up an insurmountable lead with its custom silicon. What's Microsoft up to?July 25, 2023 by Ed Bott in Microsoft
No app, no problem! 5 ways to view a file in Windows without its applicationThere are many ways to check out the contents of a file without launching its associated application.July 21, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Windows
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
Here's why Windows PCs are only going to get more annoyingAs the PC market slows and Microsoft's Windows income stream declines, the company is looking for fresh revenue in all the usual places. The pitches are going to get more persistent.July 21, 2023 by Ed Bott in Windows
Google's new Nearby Share for Windows lets you share files with Android devicesNow available for all Windows users, the app lets you exchange photos, videos, and other files with nearby Android devices. Here's how it works.July 20, 2023 by Lance Whitney 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
Xubuntu is a highly configurable Linux desktop that can be tweaked to your heart's contentIf you like to tinker with your desktop, bending it to meet your exact needs, Xubuntu might be the ideal operating system for you.July 3, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Open Source
Privacy-minded browser DuckDuckGo lands in WindowsAvailable as a public beta, the new Windows version aims to block hidden trackers, remove recent browsing data, and hide your actual email address.June 26, 2023 by Lance Whitney in Security
Microsoft embraces OpenAI's ChatGPT plugin standardThese updates will give developers the ability to create their own plugins and integrate them seamlessly across the Microsoft Copilot stack.May 23, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft adding more AI smarts to Windows 11 via Copilot and Dev HomeBuilt 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