How to set a photo as your Windows desktop background
Your desktop background doesn't need to be the Windows logo or a stock photo. Here's how to set a personal photo as your desktop background in Windows 10.
How to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10
MacOS is better than Windows at taking advantage of high-resolution displays — but Windows 10 is gaining. Here's how to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10.
Hey, Bingo? Steve Ballmer nearly changed Cortana’s name in last act at Microsoft
In a newsletter written by a former Microsoft employee, the origin story of Cortana reveals how the assistant could have been called Bingo.
Windows 11 moves to finally kill Control Panel
Microsoft appears to be slowly phasing out its notable Control Panel feature on Windows 11 by moving various options to the Settings app.
How to dual boot Windows 10 and Windows 11
If you want to try Windows 11 while still running Windows 10, then you can try out what's known as a Dual Boot. Here's how to do that.
How to use Link to Windows to connect your Samsung or Surface Duo phone to a PC
Did you know you can connect your Android smartphone and your Windows 10 PC so you can access your phone through your PC? Here's how to use Link to Windows.
A fix for slow NVMe SSD speeds in Windows 11 is out — here’s how to get it
Microsoft has issued a fix for slow SSD speeds in Windows 11. Here's how you can get it installed so your system runs right.
Windows 11 brings back another highly requested Taskbar feature
Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget initially introduced in Windows 10 to Windows 11, as well as adding a new voice access feature for the OS.
Video encoding could soon get a lot more efficient in Windows 11
Microsoft has announced a new Direct X12 API for video encoding. It could speed up the video editing process in Windows 11.
After 9 years on Android and Windows, here’s why I’m all-in on Apple’s ecosystem
Entering into the Apple ecosystem is like entering a place where everything just works" Let me explain.
How to pin a message in Discord
Do you want to know how to pin a message in Discord? Look no further than this guide to learn how to use this handy feature on desktop and mobile Discord apps.
3 reasons why Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome
Microsoft's Edge browser is based on the same engine as Google Chrome, but these three features make the browser the better option.
Qualcomm takes on the Apple M1 with new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 for PCs
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cX Gen 3, a new ARM SoC that should bring new experiences to a potential new wave of laptops in the year 2022.
Windows 11 is finally bringing a highly requested feature to the Start Menu
In the latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build, Microsoft is beta testing more customization options for the Start Menu.
Is Windows 11 a success so far? New report reveals how many PCs have upgraded
Following a release in October, Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11, has now been installed on nearly 10% of systems.
Windows 11 update resolves a big pain point with managing video calls
Microsoft is bringing an enterprise feature to Windows 11 PCs that's designed to make it easier to manage video calls.
Frustrated security researcher discloses Windows zero-day bug, blames Microsoft
A security researcher angry with Microsoft over bug bounties has disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in Windows.
Microsoft’s Clippy finally lands on latest Windows 11 build as an emoji
What is old is now new again. The paperclip emoji is getting replaced on Windows 11 with an image of Microsoft's Clippy digital assistant.
A broader range of ARM-based PCs could be coming soon to take on Apple M1 Macs
A report indicates that Qualcomm's exclusive Windows on ARM contract could be expiring soon, meaning newer ARM-based PCs could be on the way.
This popular photo-editing app will no longer work on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
The popular app Paint.Net is dropping support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, the developer announced in a recent changelog.
How to run Windows 11 on a Mac
It's really easy to run Windows 11 on a Mac via virtualization through Parallels. Here's how to do it.
Microsoft is working on new updates to make Windows 11 faster next year
Microsoft is promising some big updates in 2022 that will help solve Windows 11 bugs that affect the operating system's performance.
New Windows 11 bug leaves some apps unable to update or repair
Microsoft has acknowledged a new Windows 11 bug where some apps are unable to be updated or repaired.
Google Chrome has a secret feature to make it match Windows 11’s new design
The Google Chrome web browser has a special flag that makes the user interface match Windows 11's new look. Here's how to find it.
Microsoft Edge courts holiday shoppers with price alerts and price history tools
Microsoft wants the Edge browser to be your home for holiday shopping with features like price change alerts and a price history tool.
Windows 11 brings back a familiar ‘friend’ to accompany your PC crashing
Microsoft has confirmed that it will be changing the color of the new black screen of death (BSOD) in Windows 11 back to the original blue.
Windows 11 hits more devices just as the Windows 10 November 2021 Update deploys
Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update, and is also increasing the pace of the Windows 11 free update rollout.
Windows 11 is blocking an app that lets you switch browsers to Google Chrome
Microsoft has blocked an app providing users with a workaround to a URL scheme that forced them to use its Edge browser instead of others like Google Chrome.
This is the world’s fastest, highest-capacity PCIe SSD ever made
OWC has announced the launch of the Accelsior 8M2 SSD. With its features, it becomes the world’s fastest and highest-capacity PCIe SSD available on the market.
This Windows 11 bug is preventing basic system applications from running
Microsoft has acknowledged a new Windows 11 issue causing some built-in applications such as the Snipping Tool to not work as expected.
Windows 11 just added a highly requested new feature to the taskbar
Microsoft is making it easy for you to mute your microphone in Windows 11 with a new mute icon in the taskbar.
Another new Windows 11 bug is slowing down people’s workflows
In Windows 11's latest bug, the context menus in File Explorer might be a little slow to open.
SwiftKey finally brings Apple-style Universal Clipboard to Windows and Android
Microsoft SwiftKey's latest update (7.9.0.5) brings the ability to cloud-sync your clipboard across Windows and Android.
The latest Windows 11 bug results in thousands of empty folders
Windows 11 inherited an annoying issue from Windows 10 that creates hundreds of thousands of empty folders deep on your hard drive.