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    Windows 11 now lets you access Android phones via File Explorer
    News

    Windows 11 now lets you access Android phones via File Explorer

    Soon it'll be much easier to move files between Android phones and Windows 11 PCs thanks to this change.
    By Kristian Kask 5 months ago
    Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
    News

    Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others

    One of the pillars of modern PC security is looking pretty shaky after a cryptographic key was leaked on GitHub.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    How to enable the blue light filter on Windows PCs to get better sleep
    Updated

    How to enable the blue light filter on Windows PCs to get better sleep

    Want to reduce your blue light exposure for better sleep? Here’s how to turn on Windows’ built-in filter.
    By Alaina Yee 5 months ago
    14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
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    14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11

    With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.
    By Martin Appel 5 months ago
    Watch this modder convert Windows 10 to Windows 7 in 17 minutes
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    Watch this modder convert Windows 10 to Windows 7 in 17 minutes

    If you miss the days of Windows 7, you can mod Windows 10 to be like Windows 7 with a few tricks. A modder just released a video showing you from start to finish.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Windows gets Linux's sudo superpower: Here's how to turn it on
    How-To

    Windows gets Linux's sudo superpower: Here's how to turn it on

    Learn what the powerful sudo command is, how it works, and how to enable it in Windows 11.
    By Thomas Joos 5 months ago
    Windows 11 strikes again with irritating pop-up that can't be disabled
    News

    Windows 11 strikes again with irritating pop-up that can't be disabled

    It's enough that we have to deal with Microsoft's pop-ups. But when they can't be turned off? That's just unacceptable.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
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    18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel

    Not happy with the look of Windows 11? Here are tips to make your computer look better and feel better.
    By Martin Appel 5 months ago
    July's Windows update is sending PCs into BitLocker recovery
    News

    July's Windows update is sending PCs into BitLocker recovery

    Windows issues continue to pile up as a recent update is now causing headaches shortly after the huge CrowdStrike outage.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    July Windows 10 update causes blue screen reboot loops - here's the fix
    News

    July Windows 10 update causes blue screen reboot loops – here's the fix

    The important security update KB5040427 is crashing Windows 10 computers.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    How to use Windows Pro’s BitLocker device encryption on any PC
    How-To

    How to use Windows Pro’s BitLocker device encryption on any PC

    BitLocker is officially only available for Windows 10/11 Pro. However, the tool is actually also included in the Home versions, just hidden.
    By Peter Stelzel-Morawietz 5 months ago
    How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive
    Tip

    How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive

    When you connect a USB stick to your computer, the "AutoPlay" notification appears by default. This is annoying, but there is a simple solution.
    By Roland Freist 5 months ago
    20 smart tweaks that make Windows 11 more productive
    How-To

    20 smart tweaks that make Windows 11 more productive

    Here's how to get more out of your Start Menu, Taskbar, Widgets — and many others.
    By Martin Appel 5 months ago
    Microsoft releases USB boot tool to fix CrowdStrike disaster
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    Microsoft releases USB boot tool to fix CrowdStrike disaster

    The CrowdStrike outage made international headlines on Friday as it disrupted the world. Fortunately, Microsoft has a tool that can get affected PCs working again.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown
    News

    How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown

    During the CrowdStrike disaster over the weekend, it was an outdated Windows version that prevented even greater damage.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Master these Windows 11 features to supercharge your efficiency
    Feature

    Master these Windows 11 features to supercharge your efficiency

    Windows 11 has several useful features you might've overlooked that can make you more productive every day: Task View, Multitasking, Clipboard, Focus Sessions.
    By Martin Appel 5 months ago
    Windows 11's upcoming updates will be smaller, faster, and smarter
    News

    Windows 11's upcoming updates will be smaller, faster, and smarter

    Microsoft says that it's putting in place new techniques to make Windows update your PC even faster, through more intelligent downloads. But don't get your hopes up for Windows 11 24H2 anytime soon.
    By Mark Hachman 5 months ago
    7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt
    Tip

    7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt

    You use File Explorer all the time, but have you mastered it? Here's how to take full advantage of it.
    By Martin Appel 5 months ago
    Microsoft wants you to pay $300 per year for AI art in Word
    News

    Microsoft wants you to pay $300 per year for AI art in Word

    Microsoft said this week that it's going to embed the AI art capabilities of Microsoft Designer into Word and PowerPoint. That's great, but have you considered how much it will cost?
    By Mark Hachman 5 months ago
    Microsoft Designer and its AI art will soon land on your PC
    Updated

    Microsoft Designer and its AI art will soon land on your PC

    Microsoft is announcing today that Microsoft Designer and its AI art capabilities will land soon as standalone services for Windows and Android, but also as AI services within Photos, Word, and PowerPoint.
    By Mark Hachman 5 months ago
    Can't update Windows due to error code 0x80070643? Here's what to do
    Tip

    Can't update Windows due to error code 0x80070643? Here's what to do

    Here's what to do if this bug is preventing you from installing these important security updates for Windows.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    Copilot+ PCs explained: AI Windows meets Arm laptops
    Feature

    Copilot+ PCs explained: AI Windows meets Arm laptops

    Microsoft has developed a new version of Windows 11 for the Arm architecture. Here's what you need to know about it.
    By Peter Stelzel-Morawietz 5 months ago
    This Windows feature eliminates the need for a USB flash drive
    How-To

    This Windows feature eliminates the need for a USB flash drive

    Still using the old-fashioned sneakernet to get files from one computer to another? Or uploading to the cloud to then download it again? There’s an easier way.
    By Alaina Yee 5 months ago
    7 ways Windows collects your data (and how to opt out)
    How-To

    7 ways Windows collects your data (and how to opt out)

    Microsoft tracks certain types of data on Windows 11 users. You can opt out of most of it.
    By Jon Martindale 5 months ago
    Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
    Feature

    Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam

    Developing games for Arm isn't actually that difficult. According to these developers, the problem lies elsewhere.
    By Matthew S. Smith 5 months ago
    The first-ever copy of Windows 95 shows up, unopened and pristine
    News

    The first-ever copy of Windows 95 shows up, unopened and pristine

    An ex-manager from Microsoft proudly showed off his first edition of Windows 95, which should be worth a lot to collectors.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Asus motherboards now support native Windows RGB controls
    News

    Asus motherboards now support native Windows RGB controls

    A beta BIOS update lets you mess with your motherboard's RGB lighting without needing a separate Asus app.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    Over 40 years later, Windows' Notepad finally has spell check
    News

    Over 40 years later, Windows' Notepad finally has spell check

    After more than four decades, the latest version of Notepad sent out to Windows 11 users includes spell check and auto-correct options.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    Don't fall for the no-bloat 'government' version of Windows 11 going around
    News

    Don't fall for the no-bloat 'government' version of Windows 11 going around

    Windows 11 without any of the bloatware? Sounds promising! But the alleged "Government Edition" is actually illegal.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus enough for normal people?
    Feature

    Is Windows 11's built-in antivirus enough for normal people?

    See where Windows Security stands tall and where it falls short for regular, daily use.
    By Jon Martindale 5 months ago
    New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions
    News

    New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions

    The Windows Start menu is undergoing a redesign that makes an unnecessary change.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    Get Windows 11 for just $48 during July 4th weekend
    Updated

    Get Windows 11 for just $48 during July 4th weekend

    PCWorld is offering a Windows 11 Home license for just $48 over the Fourth of July holiday with Windows 11 Pro deals available at just-as-steep discounts.
    By Mark Hachman 5 months ago
    Copilot finally works on Windows 10 multi-monitor setups
    News

    Copilot finally works on Windows 10 multi-monitor setups

    It took Microsoft seven months to squash a Copilot bug that caused desktop icons to jump between screens.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    This clever tip alerts you when apps are added to Startup in Windows 11
    Tip

    This clever tip alerts you when apps are added to Startup in Windows 11

    Did you know Windows 11 can immediately inform you when an app is added to the auto-start list?
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    Microsoft revives broken Windows update, but now breaks taskbars
    News

    Microsoft revives broken Windows update, but now breaks taskbars

    The KB5039302 update remains problematic. The reboot loop issue might be fixed, but the taskbar is now unusable.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    Latest Windows update causes reboot loop — what to do if you're stuck
    News

    Latest Windows update causes reboot loop — what to do if you're stuck

    The recently released KB5039302 update for Windows 11 causes some PCs to restart endlessly. Here's what you can do about it.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 5 months ago
    Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more
    News

    Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more

    KB5039302 for Windows 11 brings minor innovations for emoji fans, gamers, and others.
    By Laura Pippig 6 months ago
    Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
    News

    Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission

    Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
    By Laura Pippig 6 months ago
    Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
    Feature

    Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best

    At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.
    By Chris Hoffman 6 months ago
    Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts
    News

    Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts

    Microsoft apparently wants Windows users to use connected online accounts so badly, it's chopping off parts of its own service page.
    By Michael Crider 6 months ago
    Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
    Opinion

    Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?

    Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.
    By Alaina Yee 6 months ago
    New Windows update makes it easier to move files around
    News

    New Windows update makes it easier to move files around

    Microsoft is beta testing a new feature that could make your life a little easier.
    By Kristian Kask 6 months ago
    Latest Windows update patches critical Wi-Fi vulnerability
    News

    Latest Windows update patches critical Wi-Fi vulnerability

    A trio of security issues are fixed in this Windows Update, including a remote Wi-Fi driver exploit.
    By Michael Crider 6 months ago
    Microsoft hunts for fix to annoying Windows 10 taskbar bug
    News

    Microsoft hunts for fix to annoying Windows 10 taskbar bug

    Windows 10 is currently annoying many users with a right-click problem in taskbar apps.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 6 months ago
    Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
    Feature

    Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work

    Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
    By Mark Hachman 6 months ago
    The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it
    Feature

    The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it

    Microsoft's Surface Pro (2024) hit my doorstep with an unresponsive Copilot key. If your Copilot+ PC has the same problem, try this fix.
    By Mark Hachman 6 months ago
    Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
    Feature

    Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I

    My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.
    By Mark Hachman 6 months ago
    Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
    News

    Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way

    The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
    By Mark Hachman 6 months ago
    Windows 11 is finally getting a popular time-saving Windows 10 feature
    News

    Windows 11 is finally getting a popular time-saving Windows 10 feature

    A clever Windows 10 feature is apparently returning to Windows 11—and you can try it out right now.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 6 months ago
    Microsoft pulls Recall from initial launch of Copilot+ PCs
    News

    Microsoft pulls Recall from initial launch of Copilot+ PCs

    Microsoft was set to launch its Recall feature for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, but the AI search engine has been pulled out of privacy concerns.
    By Mark Hachman 6 months ago
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