Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

Even Explorer’s right-click menu has become extremely cluttered since Microsoft split it into two parts in Windows 11, with ...

Once you have the "Programs and Features" section of the Control Panel app open, scroll through the list to find the program ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Windows DreamScene is back! Hidden in the latest Windows 11 Dev/Beta build (26×20. ... the feature right now if you want to using tools like Wallpaper Engine. Meanwhile, macOS offers animated ...

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...

Microsoft has introduced Edge Game Assist, a seamless, full-featured in-game browser that will soon be available to all. If you want to use Microsoft Edge Game Assist while playing games in Windows 11 ...

These are 16 improvements available for the Settings app for Windows 11 version 25H2 and version 24H2. On Settings > System, Microsoft is replacing the "For Developers" page with a new "Advanced" page ...