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How-To
How to transfer Wi-Fi passwords from one computer to another
Transfer your Wi-Fi profiles on Windows from one computer to another with these easy steps.
News
Latest Windows 11 update breaks custom Start menu apps
Microsoft takes a hands-off approach to issues Windows 11 updates might cause with popular apps like StartAllBack.
News
Windows update causes video problems: Microsoft issues emergency fix
Microsoft confirms two new automatic updates are causing problems with video playback under Windows 10/11 for many users, and offers a fix.
Tip
How to empty Windows 11's recycle bin automatically
To optimize the storage space on your Windows partition, you can activate an automatic clean-up of files that are no longer needed.
Tip
How to hide Windows 11's power button
Windows 11's power button in the Start menu can be removed to restrict the ability to shut down a computer. Here's how.
News
Microsoft offers sneak peek at new Windows features coming this fall
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Beta build chock-full of the tweaks we expect will be coming to your PC in a month or two.
Feature
This broken Windows feature taunts me every time I update
A Windows feature called Delivery Optimization within is designed to allow you to download apps and updates from other PCs on your network, not the Internet. But it's so frustrating that it barely ever works.
News
Google releases Nearby Share, its Android AirDrop clone for Windows
You can now download Nearby Share, a Google app that connects Android devices with Windows PCs and allows them to share files and photos back and forth.
Tip
How to find device drivers when Microsoft Windows can't
What do you do if Windows fails to automatically install device drivers for new PC hardware? Here's your guide.
Tip
How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows
You might have accidentally turned on Sticky Keys, or maybe you’re tired of the prompt. Here’s how to disable both.
News
Windows Update wants to repair your computer
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 features a new way to repair big problems on the Recovery settings page.
News
Windows 11's clock now displays seconds, a change opposed for decades
The clock in the Windows 11 taskbar has been given a makeover that Windows developers had opposed for decades.
Feature
I used Windows Dictation to write this article with my voice
Windows 11, Voice Access, and Windows Dictation allow you to control your PC and write using just your voice. But is it useful or just a PITA? A little of both.
News
133 Windows drivers with valid Microsoft signatures found crawling with malware
Malware is found in over 100 drivers for Windows, despite valid signatures. Microsoft reacts and suspends the licences of many developers.
Deal
Cheaper than Prime Day: Get Windows 11 Pro licenses right here for $30
PCWorld’s own software store is offering Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, and Windows 10 Pro licenses for less than Amazon right now.
How-To
Perk up your computer with Microsoft's free new PC Manager app
There are many programs that claim to fix and tune Windows. Now Microsoft has its own, PC Manager.
How-To
Smart free software lets you search Windows faster
Windows' own search function is okay, but there are alternatives.
Feature
Hands on: Windows Copilot can't decide what it is
Microsoft launched its AI assistant, Windows Copilot, into preview on Thursday within Windows 11. It's a useful tool, with potential, but also has some severe limitations.
News
Microsoft says you can now test Windows Copilot
Microsoft begins shipping its AI-powered Windows Copilot in a major Windows Insider test build, along with a major change to the Settings menu, a new volume mixer, better Snap Layouts and more.
How-To
Use virtual desktops in Windows 10 and 11 to help you stay more organized
Learn how to utilize virtual desktops in Windows 10 and 11 to save precious desktop space and organize your workplaces more efficiently.
News
Windows Hello gets new built-in passkey powers
New Insider Build options will integrate website passkeys with the Windows Hello system.
News
Microsoft is working on a full cloud-based Windows OS
New internal documents revealed by the FTC investigation shows a full remote access OS could be in Windows' future.
How-To
How to save a website as an app
Saving a website as an application makes it faster to open and easier to use. We show you how to do it.
Opinion
I installed Windows 11 and I don’t actually hate it
Windows 11 isn't horrible, it's just different.
Tip
How to switch off Windows' search history
If you open the Windows 11 search in the taskbar, you'll be bombarded by illustrated advertisements and search suggestions. They are automatically set to default, but you can easily turn them off.
How-To
Windows 11: How to change the size of the taskbar
If you want a narrower or wider taskbar, you'll need to dive into Windows 11's registry.
News
Windows may soon have fewer folder options in File Explorer
Microsoft is trimming the fat in the user interface, but you can bring it back in Registry Editor.
How-To
Make a detailed list of your installed programs with this free PC tool
Uninstall View's saved program lists make it easy to repopulate your PC after reinstalling Windows.
News
Outlook will replace Windows 11's Mail and Calendar apps in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, Windows 11's Email and Calendar apps will cease to exist.
Feature
Busting the 8 biggest Windows myths
We're taking a closer look at and exposing the biggest myths surrounding Microsoft's Windows operating system.
Tip
Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button
Did you know Microsoft hid an emergency restart option in Windows 10 and Windows 11? Here's where to find it.
News
Finally, Teams chat is becoming less obnoxious in Windows 11
Microsoft is doing away with the built-in integration into the Windows 11 taskbar—though Teams isn’t entirely disappearing from that prime real estate.
How-To
Make Windows easier to use: 5 helpful tips and tricks
We've got the best tips, tricks, and hidden functions to make your everyday life on a Windows PC easier.
News
Windows 10 pirate downloads hide money-stealing malware
Hackers are exploiting the huge popularity of Windows 10 to spread malware.
How-To
How to find power-hogging software with Windows Task Manager
If you're trying to salvage every last bit of battery life on your laptop, the Windows Task Manager can help you find the programs consuming the most power.
How-To
7 Microsoft Outlook tips everyone should know
Want to become an Outlook power user? Here's how to organize emails perfectly, find information faster, optimize settings, and more.
Opinion
Hey Microsoft: Please resurrect this dead, yet deeply useful PowerToy
PowerToys have been enhancing Windows since the 90s, but not all of them have survived into present day. For one in particular, its death is a real bummer.
How-To
The best virtual machine tools for Windows: Run a PC inside your PC
These are the very best VM tools you can use to set up a virtual PC in Windows 10 or 11.
News
Microsoft begins testing RGB controls and a prettier File Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing the Dynamic Lighting RGB controls it announced previously for Windows 11, along with an updated File Explorer and new emoji.
News
RIP Cortana: Microsoft says its Windows AI app will die
Microsoft says that its ongoing AI efforts have made its Cortana AI redundant, and will terminate support for the Cortana app within Windows this fall.
News
Windows 11 preview lets you see your phone's photos in File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Dev Channel build that allows you to see your phone's photos in File Explorer, saving you from fishing out your phone or digging through apps.
Feature
How to link your iPhone with Windows 11 and use iMessage
At last, you can link your iPhone with a Windows PC. We explain what you can do once synced, the limitations that exist, and how to set it up.
News
Microsoft finally adds some useful Widgets to monitor your PC
A new Microsoft app allows you to add Windows 11 widgets to monitor your CPU, memory, GPU, and network utilization.
Feature
20 awesome new Windows 11 features coming to your PC
Microsoft has a ton of new features arriving on Windows 11, as part of the upcoming "Moment 3" feature release, followed by more at an undisclosed future time. We make sense of it all.
News
After 21 years, Windows XP’s activation algorithm is fully cracked
Turns out an offline crack for activating Windows XP product keys has been floating around for months. But you shouldn’t use it.
Feature
12 ways AI could improve Windows 11 (or Windows 12)
We know that Microsoft intends to bring AI to your PC. So how could AI be used to benefit Windows, either via existing applications or new ones?
News
Forget Task Manager, Windows 11 will let you nuke apps from the taskbar
As part of the many upcoming additions to Windows 11’s features, Microsoft is adding a simpler way to kill unresponsive programs.
News
5 ways Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant will make your life easier
Microsoft showed off what its Windows Copilot AI application can do at Microsoft Build, from changing settings to launching apps and even processing files.
News