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OneDrive's new people-focused design is coming to all Windows users
OneDrive's redesigned app, introduced for schools and businesses, is coming to all users.
How-To
How to log into Windows 11 automatically
There's a trick to getting around Microsoft lockouts. Here's how to do it.
Feature
10 overlooked Windows 11 features you need to try
You may have heard of some of these, but they’re probably not part of your daily routine yet—despite all of them being incredibly helpful.
News
RIP Microsoft WordPad, a PC mainstay since Windows 95
Microsoft plans to kill off WordPad in a future Windows release, eliminating a rich text editor it has provided since Windows 95.
News
Windows 11 tests next-gen USB, AI-enhanced audio, and lots more
Microsoft released a new Windows 11 Canary build with a host of new, useful features including tweaks to Copilot and sharing photos, better file compression options and more.
How-To
Windows 12: How to use new functions now
What Microsoft is planning for the future can be seen in the pre-release versions. Some features for the upcoming version can already be realized today under Windows 10 or 11.
Feature
12 handy Windows shortcuts you probably don't know
Plus another helpful 7 Windows shortcuts you likely aren’t using often enough.
How-To
How to check whether your e-mail address is being misused
How to check immediately whether your email address has been leaked on the internet. How to react correctly if you are affected. Update: Over 70 million new, compromised email addresses at haveibeenpwned.
How-To
Windows 10 & 11: Unlock hidden features
Microsoft has hidden some tools and functions in Windows 10 and 11 and switched them off by default. We will introduce you to these gems and show you how to activate them to unlock additional functions in the Home editions.
News
Microsoft Copilot adds a premium subscription, Copilot Pro
Microsoft Copilot Pro allows consumers who want the best of what Copilot has to offer, including business features and custom copilots, to pay $20 per month.
How-To
Windows 11: How to set up a local network
If you use more than one PC in your private or business environment, you will benefit from a Windows 11 network.
News
A 'Copilot' key is coming to your PC's keyboard
Microsoft and PC makers are going to add "Copilot" keys to desktop and laptop keyboards in a bid to get us to use Microsoft's Copilot AI on a frequent basis.
News
Steam officially ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
Gamers will need to upgrade to a newer operating system to ensure their Steam client and games get updated.
Updated
10 obscure Windows features that will blow your mind
These quick tips will help you save time and get organized, on Windows 10 and 11 alike.
Feature
Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2023
Microsoft ushered in AI with Copilot, new Surface devices, and (finally!) a meaningful update to Windows 11. Here are Microsoft's highlights for 2023.
Feature
5 Windows 11 settings worth changing immediately
Changing these five settings makes Windows 11 much better in under five minutes of your time.
Updated
How to set up your new computer the right way
Set up your new computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.
News
Microsoft gives up on its Mixed Reality VR for Windows
After the flop that was the HoloLens, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on VR and AR for the moment.
Reviews
Windows 11's new Backup app: Everything you need to know
The new Windows Backup app brings additional backup and synchronization functions to Windows 10 and Windows 11. We show you what the app can do and what other alternatives are available directly in Windows.
Updated
How to check which version of Windows you have
Do you know which version of Windows you are using? It's easy to find out.
News
Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
Microsoft's new Windows chief doesn't see a conflict between AI running on local PCs as well as on the cloud.
News
Next-gen Windows leak: 6 AI features that could change PCs forever
A new report says Microsoft is rebuilding Windows from the ground up to integrate helpful, practical AI features.
News
Microsoft Copilot turns 1, promising deeper, more sophisticated search
Microsoft says its AI chatbot, Copilot, will receive a wealth of new features in the coming months, with deeper, more sophisticated input and understanding.
News
Microsoft will charge consumers for extended Windows 10 support
For the first time, Microsoft will allow consumers to buy extended-support subscriptions to Windows 10 so you can avoid moving to Windows 11.
News
Windows update bug labels all printers as “HP LaserJet”
Users have spotted the "HP LaserJet M101-M106" moniker applied to printers from all manufacturers starting with last week's update.
News
Did Windows 11's 2023 Update slow down your PC? Try this
A Reddit user found that their CPU performance fell by about 8 percent after applying the Windows 11 2023 Update (Windows 1 23H2). Microsoft supplied a fix.
News
Microsoft stabilized Windows with a roaming 'USB Cart of Death'
The USB Cart of Death played an important role in the development of Windows. A well-known Windows developer explains what it killed, and how it helped.
News
Microsoft guts Microsoft Rewards points, and its fans are outraged
Microsoft appears to be nickel-and-diming users and fans of its Microsoft Rewards program, which gives "frequent-flyer" points that can be traded in for gift cards.
News
Report: Windows 12 will release in June 2024, Taiwan's PC makers think
A report by Taiwan's Commercial Times says that Taiwan PC makers are planning for Windows 12 to be released on or around June 2024, launching the AI PC.
Feature
Microsoft Paint, supercharged: How to use new AI and Photoshop-like features
In the future, you will be able to create AI images in Paint with the OpenAI-LLM Dall-E and also edit them professionally.
News
Windows 11 energy saver mode now in testing for laptops and desktops
The latest Insider build includes a mode that sacrifices performance for energy savings.
News
Microsoft's Xbox app update tips its cap to portable gaming with new mode
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app for PCs with new tweaks designed to help portable PC gamers get more out of their consoles.
News
The immortal Windows XP wallpaper is now an 'ugly' sweater
Microsoft's latest holiday sweater will look familiar to anyone who can remember playing Space Cadet Pinball.
How-To
8 deeply hidden, truly useful Windows features
Windows is full of interesting functions. Some of them are used on a daily basis, others are not easy to find. There are many additional options hidden in the depths of the system that need to be discovered.
Sponsored
How to Fix Low Disk Space Error on Windows? 5 Step-by-Step Guides Here!
Low disk space errors might be annoying and seriously affect the performance of computers. This page aims to help Windows users to free up more disk space on PCs with five efficient methods.
News
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot rolls out to Windows 10 testers
Microsoft is rolling out the top feature of Windows 11 as an update for Windows 10, but there are a few things that Copilot testers should keep in mind.
News
Microsoft investigating sudden Windows activation issues in upgraded PCs
Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers with a legal license key are suddenly deactivated.
News
Not a PC? Windows is now an app for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Microsoft released a limited preview version of its Windows App.
Updated
Copilot is coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Copilot to Windows 10 in a new update for consumers that will be available soon.
News
Microsoft Edge's new Shared Links feature scoops up links you'll need
Microsoft is launching a new Shared Links tool for Microsoft Edge, a tool that discovers links shared between you and colleagues and collects them in one place.
How-To
Surf smarter by mastering Chrome's tabs
These smart tabs, which live in Google Chrome, can make your browsing a smoother experience.
How-To
9 tips that turbocharge your Windows PC startup time
Windows boots quickly — but only directly after a new installation. Read which tools measure the boot time, why Windows is getting slower and slower, and, above all, what you can do about it.
How-To
Windows Recycle Bin tips and tricks that optimize your PC
The Windows recycle bin usually receives little attention. However, correct handling is just as important for securely removing sensitive data as it is for restoring accidentally deleted content.
Feature
4 must-try new features in Windows 11's huge 2023 Update
Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is here or arriving soon on your PC. Here are the four free features we think you absolutely must try.
News
OneDrive is the latest Microsoft app to treat users like a creepy stalker
"Listen Microsoft, it's not you, it's…okay it's absolutely you. Pay for dinner and then lose my number, weirdo."
News
Microsoft's AI Copilot may be coming to Windows 10 after all
Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant could become available to a much wider range of users.
How-To
How to install Windows on a Mac
Intel Macs are long gone, but you can still install and run Windows on Macs with Apple Silicon.
News
Fix Windows 11's Start menu and search with Stardock's Start11 v2
Stardock Software has released Start 11 V2, which adds three new Start app launchers as well as a cool way to pin apps to the taskbar.
Opinion
Why I will never buy a Mac
When it comes to the question "Windows or Mac?", opinions differ — and in my opinion, so does common sense. Why I'll never have a Mac in my house.
How-To