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Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

The Windows 11 24H2 update is causing even more problems

Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 24H2 update is giving users a real headache with various problems including trashing game audio for gamers.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 multitasking is about to get even better

The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

DMDE Professional data recovery software is open on a PC monitor.

DMDE review: How good is this free data recovery software?

Microsoft Edge on a laptop on a couch.

Microsoft is, once again, trying to force users into using Edge

Microsoft Defender and Edge Security settings are open on a PC monitor.

My quest to fully remove Microsoft Edge is finally complete

A photo of the Sensel Click Composer Software running on Windows 11

Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 sitting on a table.

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: Is it finally time to update?

Surfshark VPN on Mac protecting user data.

How to set up a VPN

The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

How the Blue Screen of Death became your PC’s grim reaper

MiniTool's Power Data Recovery app is open on a PC monitor.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery review: buy it once and use it forever

Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

These AI features might actually make me use Paint again

The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Another annoying bug is spoiling the fun in Windows 11 24H2

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Spider-man running on the Asus ROG PG42UQG.

Gamers are finally flocking to Windows 11 after 3 years

After three years, Windows 11 is finally the dominant operating system on Steam, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

You have one year to safely use Windows 10 before you’ll need to pay

Microsoft is bring its ESU program to consumers for the first time, allowing Windows 10 lovers to opt in for an extra year of security updates.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Microsoft is forced to halt the Windows 11 24H2 update on some PCs

Yet another speed bump for Microsoft's latest Windows 11 24H2 update.
iOS 16 Work Focus with a Fantastical widget and two rows of work-related apps

This beloved Mac-only app has finally come to Windows

The Fantastical calendar app has been a fan favorite on Mac for over a decade, and now Windows users can finally join the club.
The HMD Skyline's camera.

A fresh Windows Phone design homage may be coming from HMD

HMD, makers of the Skyline phone, may have another Windows Phone-inspired device waiting in the wings if this leak is accurate.
The lid of the Zenbook S 14.

No laptop has ever gotten this close to beating the M3 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air M3 is one of the best laptops made, with great performance and battery life. The Zenbook S 14 brings Intel's Lunar Lake chipset to the battle.
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.
Using an Android phone as a webcam.

Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam

If you have an Android phone and you've updated to Windows 11 update 24H2, you don't need a third-party app to use your phone as a webcam anymore.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows 11 24H2 may crash your PC if you have a certain SSD

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be causing crashes in some PCs.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 rear view showing lid and logo.

Microsoft ends support for this four-year-old Surface device

Driver and firmware update support for the Surface Laptop Go officially ended on October 13, four years after its release.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.
Dell XPS 15 OLED laptop sitting on a small table.

How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop

Taking screenshots on a PC is easier than you think and is an important computing task to know. Here's how to take a screenshot on a PC in a few quick steps.
The HP 15 laptop on a table.

How to factory reset an HP laptop to start fresh or for resale

Does your HP laptop require a dreaded factory reset? Fortunately, this isn’t too complicated of a process, and our guide should be a big help!
The Satechi M1 Wireless Mouse on a desk next to a MacBook.

How to connect a wireless mouse to a laptop

You can connect a wireless mouse to your laptop with its bespoke USB receiver or by using Bluetooth -- or both! Here's how to do it.
Screenshot showing battery life in Windows.

How to check your laptop battery health

You can generate a Windows battery report to see how healthy your laptop battery is.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

Mac sales are nosediving

Macs have reportedly experienced a 17.5% drop in annual growth in this past quarter.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache

The undeletable cache issue stems from the "checkpoint update" system, a feature designed to download smaller, incremental patches instead of full updates.
Customer using 1Password on their Windows laptop, sitting on a couch.

Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use

Microsoft has announced that big changes are coming to its passkey experience, including third-party integration and account syncing.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it

A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it.
The Lenovo IdeaCenter Gaming 5i Gen 7 gaming PC with a monitor, keyboard, and headset.

How to reset graphics drivers in Windows 11

Are you having issues with your Windows 11 graphics? A simple reset of your drivers could put a pin in this pesky glitch. Here’s how to do it.
The Phone Link app being used on a phone and laptop screen.

Windows 11 can now use AI to respond to your text messages

Microsoft's Phone Link app just made answering messages easier with Suggested Replies. Here is everything you need to know about the feature.

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