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The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.
Microsoft Edge on a laptop on a couch.

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

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

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

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

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

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 lid of the Zenbook S 14.

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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 rear view showing lid and logo.

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

Dell XPS 15 OLED laptop sitting on a small table.

How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop

The HP 15 laptop on a table.

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

Screenshot showing battery life in Windows.

How to check your laptop battery health

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.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key

Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key.
Windows 12 concept.

I’m in love with this highly aesthetic Windows 12 concept design

A concept designer has redesigned Windows into something far more eye-pleasing.
Recall promotional image.

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature can’t be uninstalled

It initially appeared that Recall would be able to be uninstalled, but now Micrsosoft has confirmed that isn't true.
The Windows Security app in Windows 11.

Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings

Keep your Windows 11 PC safe and sound by tweaking these security settings. In just a few clicks, you’ll have increased your security and peace of mind.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X installed in a motherboard.

Your AMD Ryzen CPU is about 10% slower than it should be

A comprehensive round of benchmarks reveals that both Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs can get massive gaming upgrades with a new Windows Update.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

I really hope this potential change to Windows updates is true

Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future.
Recall promotional image.

Recall is alive, but its rollout will be slow

Microsoft has posted an update about its delayed Copilot+ feature Recall, saying it will be ready for Windows Insiders testing in October.
AMD showing Curve Shaper in the BIOS.

What is the BIOS and how to use it

The BIOS or UEFI is an interface you can use to examine core settings on your PC and make important boot changes. Here's how to access it and what you can do.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

The MacBook that Windows laptops still can’t beat

Windows laptops have become very competitive with MacBooks this year, but there's one MacBook that still stands above them.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

It took Microsoft 30 years to change this Windows feature

After 30 years, Microsoft is finally changing a feature that was implemented as a temporary measure and never addressed again.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

The next Windows 11 update may seriously slow down your SSD

Microsoft is expected to enable the device encryption feature by default via the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Windows Update running on a laptop.

This Windows Update exploit is downright terrifying

A new tool called Windows Downdate can trick your PC into thinking that it's fully patched, all the while exposing you to dangerous vulnerabilities.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSD not showing up in Windows? Here are some easy fixes

Is your new SSD failing to register on your Windows PC? Here’s a few troubleshooting and repair methods you can try.
A pair of G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 RAM modules.

How to test RAM: troubleshooting to find bad RAM

RAM is one of the key components of any computer. If you're diagnosing a problem with your PC, it's a good idea to check your RAM.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

How to hide folders in Windows (and how to find them again)

If you want to hide a folder away in Windows, you can. It won't make it impossible to find, but it will make it harder. Here's how to do it.
A man sitting at a desk in front of an M1 iMac. Behind him is a large glass window and a set of shelves holding books, plants and ornaments.

People are arguing about this classic macOS feature, and it’s hilarious

A simple post on X ignited a firestorm of debate over whether macOS or Windows does one simple thing better. The results were amusing and often very strange.
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How I fixed the most annoying part of PC gaming

You have to get through half a dozen launchers to access all of your games on PC, and it's the most annoying part of PC gaming. Here's how I fixed it.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

How to recover lost or deleted files on Windows

If you delete a file in Windows and desperately need it back, you're in luck! There are a few ways to recover lost files. Here's how to do it.
Dell Snapdragon X Series laptops for Windows Copilot

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors are the ultimate power convergence

Dell Copilot+ PCs and Snapdragon X processors were like a match made in heaven with excellent performance, and great productivity support. Learn more.
Media Player inside Windows 11.

I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me

I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad.