Articles by Laura Pippig
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.
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.
Asus ROG Chariot X review: A top-class gaming chair, with a catch
I tested the new Asus ROG Chariot X and tell you what the premium chair has to offer.
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.
Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.
Bluetooth 6.0 is almost here, and it's bringing a useful feature
The next major update to Bluetooth is long overdue, but it's finally coming with new features and improvements.
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.
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.
Researchers discover a simple way to make batteries last much longer
A simple production tweak could boost the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by up to 70 percent.
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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Everything you need to know
The highly anticipated flight sim update is coming later this year. Here's what to expect as far as content, aircraft, features, and release date.
Optional Windows 11 update is stuffed with useful improvements
The latest Windows 11 update contains improvements to Windows Share, Narrator, AMD CPUs, and more.
Super God Mode for Windows grants easy control over 1,200 settings
This free third-party tool makes it easy to tweak pretty much any Windows setting with a few clicks.
Windows 10's Start menu is becoming a billboard for Microsoft 365
Microsoft is currently testing new advertisements in Windows 10, smack dab in the Start menu.
Microsoft blocks trick that lets you install Windows 11 on older PCs
A popular trick that lets you install Windows 11 on older PCs with incompatible hardware will soon stop working.
Windows 11 finally fixes BitLocker BSODs while adding new features
The latest cumulative update for Windows 11 fixes a notable crash error and bundles together several OS improvements.
Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
Microsoft is ninja-killing yet another iconic Windows app this year
This November, Microsoft is killing off another Windows program and won't be providing any more updates for it.