The Chrome OS has a Developer Mode that gives you root access to the operating system of your Chromebook.

We're still a few weeks away from the launch of the Xbox Ally handheld, but that doesn't mean you can't give its new interface a try today. Thanks to a recent Windows 11 beta update, along with some ...

Braver PC users than I have taken the plunge and unlocked Microsoft’s new Windows 11 “Xbox Mode”. Announced alongside the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, it shuts off processes and software that operate ...

If you are a Windows 11 24H2/25H2 insider testing preview builds in the Release Preview Channel, Microsoft has a new update for you. The company has released a small update to the two builds released ...

Windows Good news for multitaskers: Microsoft is gradually rolling out taskbar scaling to squeeze in as many icons as possible in the latest Windows 11 Insider build Windows Microsoft's Copilot AI ...

In brief: Windows 11 is now the most popular version of Microsoft's desktop operating system worldwide, and has been for a couple of months now. According to the latest data from StatCounter, Win 11's ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that caused Windows upgrades to fail with 0x8007007F errors on some Windows 11 and Windows Server systems. Although this issue impacts both Windows client and ...

If you are a fan of Windows dark mode because of its low-light that reduces eye strain, you'll be excited by the fact that Microsoft is testing an expanded dark mode experience that sees it added to ...

After 10 years since Windows 10’s release, the dark mode is getting a little more consistent. After 10 years since Windows 10’s release, the dark mode is getting a little more consistent. is a senior ...

There are a lot of bad words one can rightfully say about Windows 11's underwhelming dark mode. Even though Microsoft is finally doing some work to improve it, there is one thing that drives me and ...

Microsoft's new GPT-5-powered Smart mode, which OpenAI describes as the "best model to date", is automatically rolling out for free to Copilot users. We've tested it here at HotHardware and observed ...

What just happened? Microsoft has clarified the details of its Extended Security Updates initiative for Windows 10, announcing that every enrollment method – whether paid or free – now requires users ...