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What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More

More AI-powered features and modular system design are just a couple of the leaks and rumors swirling around Microsoft's not-yet-announced Windows 12.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Stop Your Windows PC From Randomly Waking Up From Sleep Mode

If your computer keeps waking up from sleep mode, there may be a few settings you can tweak to fix the problem. Here's how to make sure your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC stays asleep.

By Whitson Gordon

What to Do if Your Laptop Has No Sound

Can't figure out what's wrong with your laptop's audio? Here's how to fix those sound problems.

By Whitson Gordon

End of Support for Windows 10? Not So Fast

For $27 per year, Slovenia-based 0patch will keep your Windows 10 machine up to date with critical security patches for up to five years once Microsoft ends support.

By Michael Kan

Windows 11 Market Share Rebounds After Early-2024 Slump

Windows 11 has now seen growth for two consecutive months and is currently installed on 29.71% of global PCs, according to Statcounter.

By Joe Hindy

How to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free (Even if Your PC Isn't Supported)

Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

By Lance Whitney

Microsoft Windows 11 Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows 11 belies what is really more of an evolutionary update. The addition of generative AI tool Copilot takes Microsoft's operating system to the next level, however.

By Michael Muchmore

Microsoft Seems to Wipe Tutorial for Switching to Local Account on Windows

Redmond argues that a Microsoft Account is better than a Local one since it 'allows for seamless integration of Microsoft services, enhanced security, and sync across devices.'

By Joe Hindy

Windows Users Should Download This Security Update Now

The bug, which affects Windows 10 and 11, could give hackers access to your device when you��re connected to a public Wi-Fi network.

By Emily Price

It's Copilot+ PC and Snapdragon X Launch Day: Here's How It Looks at Best Buy

Copilot+ PCs—all built around Qualcomm silicon, for now—are in stores today. We tooled over to Best Buy to see the new lineup as retail shoppers will.

By John Burek

How to Use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection

Do you need to remotely access and control another Windows PC? Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection tool can help you get it done. Here's how to set it up and use it.

By Lance Whitney

Microsoft Delays Windows Recall Rollout Amid Security Concerns

Microsoft won't release Recall with its Copilot+ PCs. Instead, it's testing Recall with its Windows Insider Program.

By Kate Irwin

Can My PC Run Windows 11?

Looking to upgrade from Windows 10? Here's how to figure out if your current PC will support Windows 11 and what you need to do—including enabling your TPM—to install Microsoft's latest operating system.

By Tom Brant

Security Experts: It's Easy to Abuse Microsoft Recall to Steal User Data

One researcher built a tool to demonstrate how malware could target Recall on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs and secretly steal sensitive information like passwords and banking data.

By Michael Kan

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Windows 11 PC

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

By Michael Muchmore

5 Ways Copilot+ PCs Solve the Biggest Problems With AI PCs

Microsoft and PC makers finally give us real reasons to buy AI laptops.

By Chris Hoffman

How to Watch the Microsoft Build 2024 Keynote and What to Expect

Copilot, AI, and Azure programming will feature strongly at Microsoft's annual developer conference, which kicks off at 9 a.m. PT on May 21 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella.

By Michael Muchmore

Everything We Saw at Microsoft's AI Event: Copilot+ PCs, Recall, Surface, More

Along with new Surface tablets and laptops, Microsoft announces new AI capabilities for its own software and third-party apps. Here are the top announcements from today’s pre-Build event.

By Michael Muchmore

How to View Files in Windows Without Opening Them

With the right tools, you can save time by previewing a variety of files in Windows 10 or Windows 11 without opening their applications.

By Lance Whitney

10 Big Reasons Not to Upgrade to Windows 11

If you don't want to buy a new computer or give up an efficient interface that you love, then don't upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 does everything just as well, and in some cases even better.

By Michael Muchmore