Microsoft Windows
How to get Windows 11 for free
If you already have a legal Windows 10 installation, you can easily upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Here's how to do it.
How to use a blue light filter on your PC or Mac
Blue light from your PC's screen may disrupt your circadian rhythm. Here's how to use a blue light filter with built-in night modes on your PC or Mac .
Windows 12 might not be coming this year after all
Microsoft might not be ready to give up the Windows 11 naming sequence even with all its AI advancement.
How to install Windows on a Steam Deck
You can run Windows on a Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck and fix common erros.
How to use cut, copy, and paste keyboard shortcuts in Windows
In need of some convenient Windows keyboard shortcuts? Cut, copy, paste, and undo -- they're four of the easiest and most helpful commands for any application.
This might be a big year for the Surface after all
There are several Microsoft devices already set to release in 2024 as the post-Panos Panay era begins.
Windows 12 may force a major change for new PCs
Microsoft says computers will need way more memory to be considered an AI PC in Windows 12.
The 4 best Samsung laptops for work and play in 2024
Samsung has a growing and increasingly impressive stable of laptops. Here, we highlight a handful of the best Samsung laptop options.
How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS
Everyone has private data on their PC, and one of the best ways to safeguard that is to password protect it. But do you know how to password protect a folder?
As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it.
How to enable HDR in Windows 11
HDR and Windows 11 go together much better today than they have in the past, but it can still take some tweaking.
How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop
Taking screenshots on a PC is easier than you think and is an important computing task to know. Here's how to take a screenshot on a PC in a few quick steps.
Copilot’s most exciting Office features will cost $20 a month
Microsoft's new Copilot Pro subscription lets anyone with Microsoft 365 or Office use AI for document summaries, email responses, and data analysis.
How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11
The Windows Command Prompt might be old, but it's still a useful tool for tweaking, diagnosing, and exploring your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Here's how to use it.
How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11
A Microsoft Account is the best way to experience Windows 11, but you can easily remove one after setup if you don't need it.
For the first time in 30 years, your keyboard is about to be changed
Microsoft is bringing a major change to the keyboard we've all grown used to, and it's closer than you might think.
PC gamers — Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 are officially dead
Microsoft may have ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 a while ago, but with Steam jumping ship, the operating systems are officially dead for PC gamers.
The best Windows tablets for 2024
Windows tablets are making a comeback, but not in the way you might think.
How to print to PDF in Windows
The best way to convert a document to a PDF file is to print to it. To print to PDF in Windows, be sure to follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way.
After decades of Windows loyalty, I’m switching to Mac
After decades of being a Windows devotee, I've decided to make a transition to all-Apple computing. It's a big step, and here are the reasons why.
Windows Task Manager: 5 most important things to know
Discover settings you didn't know about, or features you must try, in Windows Task Manager.
The best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts
If you're looking to save time while multitasking in Windows 11, then we have you covered with our picks for the best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts.
How to change your default browser in Windows 11
Windows 11 might want to push you to use Edge, but you probably have another favorite. Whatever it is, here's how to make it the default browser.
