What’s happened? Microsoft’s newest Dev Channel drop, a Windows 11 Insider Preview, closes one of dark mode’s most obvious gaps. File Explorer’s action and error dialogs finally honor your theme, so ...

E veryone personalizes their Windows PC in their own way, and I prefer to keep mine as clean and minimal as possible. I hide all my desktop icons, so my desktop always looks tidy, and my taskbar only ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's new Xbox Fullscreen Experience app, designed for handheld Windows 11 25H2 gaming PCs, optimizes system resources by disabling non-gaming functions, freeing up about 1GB of RAM.

Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 24H2 due to a face detection bug causing app freezes. The issues were triggered ...

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. If you’re anything like me, ...

Rounded Edges: The default option that many users enjoy. Custom Shapes: A selection that may include circles, rounded rectangles, or even artistic designs. While these shapes enhance visual appeal, ...

Harvard University says it has started receiving notices that many federal grants halted by the Trump administration will be reinstated after a federal judge ruled that the cuts were illegal. It’s an ...

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 ...

Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. Also: I've used Linux for 30 ...

A new ‘My apps’ view includes browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new ‘My apps’ view includes browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. is a senior editor and ...