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The System Settings app in macOS Sonoma, with the Screen Saver sub-menu open, allowing a user to choose a video screen saver.

I review laptops for a living, and these are the settings I change on every device

Windows 11 and MacOS have a seemingly endless array of settings to make for the best possible computing experience. Here are the ones I change first.
Microsoft Copilot allows you to ask an AI assistant questions within Office apps.

I saw the AI future of Windows 11, and it blew me away

We all know Microsoft is going deep on AI with Windows 11, but I never expected to enjoy that journey so much.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks on stage during the Microsoft September event.

Microsoft September 2023 event: Copilot, Surface Laptop Studio 2, and more

Microsoft announced several new Surface laptops and a lot of AI-driven updates during its September Event. Here's what you need to know.
The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

How to join the Windows Insider program

The Windows Insider program is a great way to get access to Windows features before they're widely available, like Microsoft Copilot. Here's how to sign up.
A man walking into a dusty town on another planet in starfield.

The latest Windows Update is reportedly causing Starfield problems

The latest Windows update appears to be filled with issues, ranging from poor performance in games to straight-up crashes and blue screens.
Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Asus ROG Ally.

Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) review: Is it still a killer handheld?

Now that the launch dust has settled, Asus' ROG Ally has seen a lot of changes, and they aren't all for the better.
A Windows 11 device sits on a table.

I hope Microsoft adds this potential AI feature to Windows 11

AI is slowly making its way everywhere, and soon, it might be able to make your Windows 11 wallpapers look way cooler.
A bird's eye view of a person working on a laptop.

I review PCs for a living — here are the apps I install on every device

As a reviewer, I use a lot of laptops, not just for reviews, but also for my day-to-day workflow. Here are the apps I install right away.
Blue screen of death on on TV.

MSI just fixed a massive problem affecting Intel’s best CPUs

MSI just managed to fix a major problem that got some users stuck in a spiral of computer crashes. Here's what you need to know to avoid this issue.
Using Windows 11 copilot to summarize a document.

How to use Microsoft Copilot in Teams, Powerpoint, Excel, and more

Microsoft Copilot is available through Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 now. Here's how to use it, and what you can do with the feature.
Keyboard on the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i.

I’m a Windows power user — here are the shortcuts I use the most

Windows 11 provides a plethora of shortcuts that can make your computing more efficient. Here are the ones I use the most.
Microsoft Edge appears on a computer screen with plants and a window in the background.

Windows 11 will finally respect your default browser — in Europe

Edge keeps popping up even after you've chosen another default browser. That will change in the future, but only if you live in Europe.
Windows 11 blue error crash screen.

Windows just gave us another reason not to download fresh updates

If you tend to download optional updates as soon as possible, Microsoft has just given you another reason not to do it.
The rumored Lenovo Legion Go console with two separate joysticks.

This Lenovo handheld combines the Steam Deck with the Nintendo Switch

Lenovo seems to be joining the handheld market with as a competitor to the Steam Deck, and now, we have the first images of the Lenovo Legion Go.
Windows 365 Switch being used with Task view.

This upcoming Windows 11 feature lets you switch to a cloud PC in seconds

Microsoft is testing a switch feature for its Windows 365 Cloud PC service with its Windows Insiders program.
Windows 11 device sitting on a stool.

Microsoft leaked a tool that unlocks all of Windows 11’s hidden features

A leaked mechanism called StagingTool can activate or disable hidden and unannounced features within Windows 11 Insider Preview software.
HP Pavilion Gaming Desktop on a desk with two monitors nearby displaying games and a keyboard and headset to the side.

This new Windows 11 feature is a great addition for PC gamers

The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview update brings exciting news for users with multiple high refresh rate monitors.
Windows 7 desktop.

Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best

Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
A screenshot of Windows Copilot being used in the sidebar.

How to enable or disable ChatGPT from Windows taskbar

ChatGPT is built into Windows 11 through Bing search integration. You can turn it off if you don't want it, though. Here's how to disable ChatGPT in Windows 11.
A person typing on a laptop that is showing the ChatGPT generative AI website.

ChatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free

A Twitter user has found a clever way to use ChatGPT to create free Windows 11 Pro keys with just a simple prompt -- but there’s a notable catch involved.
Switches on the Razer DeathStalker V2.

Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use

A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
microsoft teams communities update builds on easy collaboration

Microsoft Teams is getting new AI tools — and they’re free

Microsoft has updated its popular Communities features in Teams with more collaboration functions.
The Windows Backup App against a blurred background.

The new Windows 11 Backup App takes another cue from the Mac

Microsoft is taking a stab at its own version of Time Machine with a backup feature for Windows 11 that's currently being tested by developers.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

Microsoft teases design overhaul of major Windows 11 app

Microsoft teased a design overhaul that is coming to the Windows 11 File Explorer app in a future update.
Copilot in Windows being used in the side panel.

The Windows Copilot puts Bing Chat in every Windows 11 computer

At Build 2023, Microsoft has announced Windows Copilot, which integrates generative AI directly into the Windows 11 operating system.
The Phone Link app being used on a phone and laptop screen.

Windows 11 just gained one of the primary reasons to buy a Mac

The official Phone Link for iPhone update is now available for Windows 11, bringing iMessage to Windows.
An office with multiple people working.

How to share a printer on Windows

Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.
The SoC inside the Xbox Series X.

Finally, a glimmer of hope for Quick Resume for PC

Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?
The Epson Workforce WF-110 printer.

How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Windows 10 running on the Steam Deck.

A version of Windows 11 for handheld gaming? Yes, please

Microsoft might have just given us a small, but hopeful glimpse of a possible Windows 11 gaming UI designed to be used with small handheld gaming devices.
Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 

ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows, but not how you think

Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 
The new snipping tool in Windows 11.

Windows 11 is ditching this almost 20-year-old classic feature

Windows 11 is rolling out a major change to the function of the Print Screen key.
Windows 11 set up on a computer.

Windows 11 to borrow one of the Mac’s biggest conveniences

You may be able to end tasks directly from the Windows 11 taskbar in the future.