The Microsoft Store is reportedly being overhauled for Windows 10 revamp
Could we finally see a good Microsoft Store?
Latest Windows 10 update is causing BSOD crashes
You may have lost your ability to print
Microsoft announces perpetually-licensed Office 2021 for Windows and macOS
It arrives later this year, alongside a business-focused LTSC version for customers unwilling to subscribe to Microsoft 365
Chrome OS overtakes Macs for second place OS market share for the first time
2020 was driven by sales of inexpensive home computing solutions
Future Windows 10 update will reportedly add floating Start Menu and rounded corners
Making Windows 10 more like Windows 10X
What's the keyboard shortcut to directly open the Windows Task Manager?
If you don't know it, it's about time you learn it... plus a few more
This Windows 10 bug can corrupt your hard drive just by opening a folder
Microsoft says it is working on a fix
A leaked build of Windows 10X shows what to expect from Microsoft's Chrome OS clone
Windows 10X is coming, but who is it for?
Microsoft is working on a 'sweeping visual rejuvenation' for Windows 10
It hopes to hire a software engineer to meet that goal
At least 100 million PCs still run Windows 7, one year after support ended
People still love Windows 7
"Run as Administrator": What Does It Mean?
#ThrowBackThursday As a TechSpot reader you've surely opened software as an admin on Windows before, maybe as recently as today. But do you know what happens under the hood of Windows when you tell the OS to run a program as an administrator, and why is this process necessary in the first place?
Rundown of Must-Have Portable Apps
Portable apps are lightweight versions of applications that don't use an installer, so you can run them from a USB drive or a cloud folder. We've assembled a collection of the best and most useful portable apps across a variety of categories.
How to Optimize Your Internet Connection for Gaming
You can have a super fast gaming PC with an RTX 3080 onboard and other speedy components. And yet, if you have a slow connection, your online gaming capabilities will be severely limited. Here are a few things you can try that can improve your existing connection.
Microsoft is selling some Ugly Sweaters to help a good cause
Stand out from the crowd
'Windows 10 on Arm' runs better on an M1 Mac than it does on the Surface Pro X
Microsoft has not announced plans to make Windows on Arm commercially available
Microsoft is testing smaller Windows 10 updates called 'Feature Experience Packs'
They will be more frequent than normal OS updates
What's New in DirectX 12? Understanding DirectML, DirectX Raytracing and DirectStorage
DirectX 12 has been expanding to cover ray tracing, machine learning and faster storage. Learn how next-gen titles like Cyberpunk 2077 are using some of these extras, and how they'll make games better for us all.
Microsoft could be developing a way to run Android apps authentically on Windows
Reinvigorating the Windows tablet and hybrid ecosystem
How to Customize the Windows 10 Context Menu
#tbt x2 Left unchecked, it won't take long for the Windows context menu to become cluttered, and we bet there's at least one program on your context menus that you never use.
Remove the "3D Objects" Folder and Other Shortcuts From Windows' File Explorer
#tbt Windows 10 introduced a "3D Objects" File Explorer shortcut that takes up unnecessary space by default. This article shows how to remove that annoyance and other such shortcuts (Music, Videos, etc), so you can personalize as you want.
Adobe quietly releases Photoshop beta for Arm-based Windows and macOS
Pending a final release
A Compilation of Command Prompt Tips, Tricks & Cool Things You Can Do
#ThrowBackThursday Learn all that you can do in the Windows Command Prompt, from useful commands everyone should know to more advanced tweaks and troubleshooting features.
New Windows 10 manual update removes Flash from OS, prevents reinstallation
It won't erase Flash from browsers, though