• News
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Best Picks
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Reviews
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • How-To
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Deals
  • Laptops
  • Windows
  • Security
  • TechHive
    • Smart Home Security
    • Streaming
    • Cord-Cutter Confidential
  • More
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
  • Newsletters
  • Digital Magazine – Subscribe
  • Digital Magazine – Info
  • Smart Answers
Skip to content
  • Menu
  • News
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Best Picks
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Reviews
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • How-To
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Laptops
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Security
    • Smart Home Security
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Streaming
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
    • Windows
  • Deals
  • Laptops
  • Windows
  • Security
  • TechHive
    • Smart Home Security
    • Streaming
    • Cord-Cutter Confidential
  • More
    • Accessories
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Gaming
    • Mobile
    • PCs & Components
    • Software
    • Storage
    • Wi-Fi & Networks
  • Newsletters
  • Digital Magazine – Subscribe
  • Digital Magazine – Info
  • Smart Answers
  • Hot Topics
  • Future Tech
  • PCWorld Awards
  • Best laptops
  • Best VPN
  • Best antivirus
  • Best SSDs
  • Best monitors
  • Laptop deals
  • Desktop PC deals
  • Newsletters

Windows

SEE WINDOWS STORIES BY CATEGORY

  • Windows
  • Windows News
  • Windows Best Picks
  • Windows Reviews
  • Windows How-To
More
    Windows 11's 2024 Update: 5 big changes I really like (and more)
    Feature

    Windows 11's 2024 Update: 5 big changes I really like (and more)

    We went hands-on with the big Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) and there are several new features you might like. Here are the most important ones to know about.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    Copilot's AI will be able to 'see' and talk to you, Microsoft says
    News

    Copilot's AI will be able to 'see' and talk to you, Microsoft says

    Microsoft has released a roadmap of sorts for Copilot, including Copilot Voice, Copilot Vision, Copilot Daily, and more. They'll roll out in new Copilot apps for phones and PCs.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    Windows 11's big 2024 Update: How and when you'll get it
    News

    Windows 11's big 2024 Update: How and when you'll get it

    Microsoft is beginning to roll out the Windows 11 2024 Update today. Here's how to get it, when it will arrive, and what it means if you do or do not own a Copilot+ processor.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    Microsoft reveals Windows 11's AI roadmap: Smart search, upscaling, more
    News

    Microsoft reveals Windows 11's AI roadmap: Smart search, upscaling, more

    As it ships the Windows 11 2024 Update, Microsoft tipped its upcoming Windows feature roadmap, which includes Photos AI upscaling, generative fill and erase, and a weird addition called Click to Do.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    Do not install! Recent Windows 11 update wreaks havoc and breaks PCs
    News

    Do not install! Recent Windows 11 update wreaks havoc and breaks PCs

    Windows update KB5043145 is rendering some computers unusable. Here's what you need to know and what you can do about it.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 2 months ago
    This single security feature makes Windows 11 Pro worth every penny
    Feature

    This single security feature makes Windows 11 Pro worth every penny

    Windows 11 Pro generally requires a paid upgrade. But one killer security feature, Windows Sandbox, makes it all worthwhile.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall
    News

    Microsoft now confirms you can opt out of, and remove, Windows Recall

    Microsoft has published more technical details about how Recall will work, along with some changes to how it will be implemented.
    By Mark Hachman 2 months ago
    5 crucial Windows 11 settings you need to change ASAP
    Feature

    5 crucial Windows 11 settings you need to change ASAP

    Changing these five settings makes Windows 11 much better in under five minutes of your time.
    By Brad Chacos 2 months ago
    Optional Windows 10 update finally fixes that pesky login bug
    News

    Optional Windows 10 update finally fixes that pesky login bug

    An optional Windows 10 patch released earlier this week addresses a months-long login issue, plus some other minor stuff.
    By Laura Pippig 2 months ago
    New Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen features in Windows 11 update
    News

    New Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen features in Windows 11 update

    The latest optional update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 brings improvements and bug fixes worth updating for.
    By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 2 months ago
    How to download the 'old' Outlook app if you hate the new one
    Tip

    How to download the 'old' Outlook app if you hate the new one

    Microsoft is forcing users to switch to the new (inferior) version of Outlook on new PCs. Here's how you can download the classic version of Outlook, directly from Microsoft.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    New feature in File Explorer simplifies management of shared files
    News

    New feature in File Explorer simplifies management of shared files

    Windows 11's new Shared section in File Explorer consolidates all shared files into one convenient place.
    By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day
    How-To

    20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day

    After so many years, I'm still discovering new keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Here are the most useful ones that come in handy every single day.
    By Chris Hoffman 3 months ago
    Your laptop's Windows Copilot key can be repurposed soon
    News

    Your laptop's Windows Copilot key can be repurposed soon

    The Copilot key that laptop makers all added to their laptops can be reconfigured to launch another app entirely, as part of a Microsoft beta version of Windows 11.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Microsoft Edge now alerts you when extensions slow down your PC
    News

    Microsoft Edge now alerts you when extensions slow down your PC

    This new feature that's rolling out makes it easy to know which extensions are negatively affecting your browsing experience.
    By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Why the obscure Nagle’s Algorithm on routers can impact your PC gaming
    Feature

    Why the obscure Nagle’s Algorithm on routers can impact your PC gaming

    You may never have even heard of Nagle's Algorithm but here's why some savvy gamers are disabling it in Windows.
    By Dominic Bayley 3 months ago
    Microsoft's new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere
    News

    Microsoft's new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere

    Windows App is now available to everyone and offers streamlined remote access to Windows PCs and services.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)
    Updated

    How to get Windows 11 cheap (or even for free)

    Unlike taxes, paying full price for Windows isn't inevitable. In fact, depending on your circumstances (and how much effort you're willing to apply), you could pay nothing for it.
    By Alaina Yee 3 months ago
    Windows 11's huge annual update should hit your PC in October
    Updated

    Windows 11's huge annual update should hit your PC in October

    Microsoft appears to have (mistakenly) tipped the date on which it will begin pushing its next round of AI features in Windows 11 24H2 to PCs, with or without NPUs and Copilot+ status.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Switching from Chrome? How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate
    How-To

    Switching from Chrome? How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate

    Tired of Chrome and Edge? Arc offers an innovative interface and smart AI support.
    By Martin Appel 3 months ago
    Microsoft Store getting a much-needed speed boost 'in the near future'
    News

    Microsoft Store getting a much-needed speed boost 'in the near future'

    As Microsoft migrates their own apps away from UWP, performance gains follow.
    By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu
    Tip

    How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu

    Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.
    By Roland Freist and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse
    News

    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse

    The Secure Boot vulnerability has been found to reach devices including ATMs, medical devices, and even voting machines.
    By Michael Crider 3 months ago
    September Windows 11 update riddled with issues. Here's what you can do
    News

    September Windows 11 update riddled with issues. Here's what you can do

    This month's Patch Tuesday update is causing problems for some users. Here's what you should do if you're affected.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
    How-To

    How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data

    You can restore Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without installation media and without external drives.
    By Thomas Joos 3 months ago
    Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM media on older PCs
    News

    Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM media on older PCs

    Either upgrade to Windows 10/11 or install another media player app on your PC.
    By Mikael Markander 3 months ago
    Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge
    News

    Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge

    The new browser Settings page will begin rolling out next month.
    By Viktor Eriksson and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
    How-To

    How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps

    Windows notifications can get really annoying, especially if they're constantly popping up. We'll show you how to switch off these notifications on an individual basis.
    By Peter Stelzel-Morawietz 3 months ago
    Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps
    News

    Microsoft makes good on promise to speed up Windows 11 apps

    A new beta version of the Windows App SDK brings significant performance boosts to Windows 11 apps.
    By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
    Tip

    How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup

    Tired of Microsoft Teams launching on its own when you start up your PC? Here's how to disable autostart for Teams.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
    How-To

    Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch

    With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
    By Thomas Joos 3 months ago
    Go on and nominate your favorite apps for Microsoft's Store Awards 2024
    News

    Go on and nominate your favorite apps for Microsoft's Store Awards 2024

    Between now and September 15, you can nominate your favorite Microsoft Store apps and the winners will be announced in October.
    By Viktor Eriksson and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here's what you can do
    News

    This built-in Windows app is slowing down PCs. Here's what you can do

    Microsoft doesn't let you uninstall this app, but there's something you can do to prevent slowdowns.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn't)
    Feature

    5 reasons you should become a Windows Insider (and 5 you shouldn't)

    Not sure if the Windows Insider program is worth joining? Here are several considerations to help you decide.
    By Chris Hoffman 3 months ago
    Microsoft's Photos app is getting a quick image search feature
    News

    Microsoft's Photos app is getting a quick image search feature

    It's currently rolling out to Windows Insiders and will presumably go public in the months ahead.
    By Kristian Kask and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
    News

    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws

    This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
    By Frank Ziemann 3 months ago
    Windows' contentious Recall feature won't be uninstallable, but it should be
    Opinion

    Windows' contentious Recall feature won't be uninstallable, but it should be

    If Windows 11 is ever to become synonymous with security, it can’t undermine users’ control over their data.
    By Alaina Yee 3 months ago
    Pinning apps to the Windows 11 taskbar is getting easier
    News

    Pinning apps to the Windows 11 taskbar is getting easier

    A new app-pinning feature flew under the radar in a recent Windows Insider update.
    By Mikael Markander and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Autumn's big Windows update is apparently causing display problems
    News

    Autumn's big Windows update is apparently causing display problems

    Several users have encountered screen-related issues while using the latest Windows version.
    By Kristian Kask 3 months ago
    Apple's practical, dull AI is a stark contrast to Windows Copilot
    Feature

    Apple's practical, dull AI is a stark contrast to Windows Copilot

    Apple launched the iPhone 16 with Apple Intelligence inside…which contained none of the flashy AI tricks it could have. In fact, it seemed very Microsoft!
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Apple sneaks a Windows Recall-like feature onto the iPhone
    News

    Apple sneaks a Windows Recall-like feature onto the iPhone

    Apple is launching the iPhone with "semantic search," which appears to do the same thing Microsoft's controversial Recall does.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
    News

    Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11

    For some Windows users, File Explorer crashed when opened via the taskbar. Microsoft has now solved this problem.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 3 months ago
    Microsoft will showcase the future of Copilot AI this September
    News

    Microsoft will showcase the future of Copilot AI this September

    Expect to see more AI at work.
    By Kristian Kask 3 months ago
    Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
    Tip

    Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs

    In a new support page, Microsoft provides guidance on speeding up the Windows startup process.
    By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Recall 2.0? Microsoft plans another AI feature that scans everything
    News

    Recall 2.0? Microsoft plans another AI feature that scans everything

    Another AI-driven feature that searches PC content surfaces in Windows 11, raising questions about data privacy.
    By Laura Pippig and Joel Lee 3 months ago
    Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops
    News

    Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops

    Microsoft is allowing Qualcomm rivals to catch up to the current Copilot+ torchbearer, Snapdragon.
    By Mark Hachman 3 months ago
    Windows 11 is (finally) a winner with Steam users
    News

    Windows 11 is (finally) a winner with Steam users

    It took almost three years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular OS with Steam users.
    By Michael Crider 3 months ago
    Microsoft clarifies: Making Recall uninstallable was actually a bug
    News

    Microsoft clarifies: Making Recall uninstallable was actually a bug

    It seemed Microsoft allowed users to completely uninstall Recall instead of just blocking it. It was, in fact, just a bug.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    The best free software for your PC
    Updated

    The best free software for your PC

    These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
    By Brad Chacos and Ian Paul 3 months ago
    Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here's what it can do
    Feature

    Did you know Windows 11 has a God Mode? Here's what it can do

    God Mode is a hidden feature that makes it way easier to tweak various Windows settings.
    By Jon Martindale 3 months ago
    Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … 118 Next
    PCWorld helps you navigate the PC ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done.
    • Policies
      • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Policy
      • Copyright Notice
      • European Privacy Settings
      • Member Preferences
      • Editorial independence
      • Licensing & Eprints
      • California: Do not Sell my Personal Info
    • About
      • About Us
      • Advertise
      • Ad Choice
      • Contact Us
      • Foundry Careers
      • GamePro
      • Smart Answers
    • PCWorld Categories
      • Business

        Laptop

        Mobile

        PC Hardware

        Storage

        Deals

        TechHive

    • Subscribe
      • Recent cover images of Macworld Digital Magazine
      • Digital Magazine - Subscribe

        Digital Magazine - Info

        Gift Subscription

        Newsletters

    Copyright © 2024 IDG Communications, Inc.
    Top Of Page