Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users
Russian cyber-spies are back with a vengeance
Some Windows 3.1 apps were simply "too evil" for Windows 95 to support, says Microsoft veteran
In some rare cases, backward compatibility on the new OS was simply impossible
ChromeOS Flex gets a $3 USB installer to revive aging Windows PCs
Google is targeting older hardware that can't upgrade to Windows 11
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Microsoft is consolidating settings while revamping File Explorer, Start Menu, and overall performance
Microsoft now has 80 different "Copilot" products, and counting
There are Copilots inside Copilots at this point
The big picture: Thanks to Microsoft's massive promotional campaigns around everything Copilot, most people are now aware that the product is integrated into Windows, Office, and virtually everywhere else. However, many are probably unaware of the full extent of that integration.
This Android phone can run Windows games locally, no PC required
Powered by Snapdragon and x86 emulation, it pushes up to 40W to deliver playable PC performance
Humanity returns to the Moon, but Outlook still doesn't work
Even historic space missions have to deal with Windows problems
Facepalm: Even the first humans to leave Earth's orbit in more than 50 years aren't immune to the quirks of Windows software. Shortly after NASA launched the Artemis II spacecraft for its first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s, astronauts on board ran into a problem familiar to just about any office worker: they couldn't get Microsoft Outlook to start.
Linux gaming levels up as CachyOS beats Windows 11 in head-to-head tests
Proton-powered Linux setup delivers higher FPS in several demanding games, though results vary
Looking ahead: For years, Linux gaming has lived in the shadow of Windows. But recent benchmarks suggest that balance may be shifting. In a comparison spanning more than 10 blockbuster titles, the Arch-based Linux distribution CachyOS frequently outperformed Windows, even in games without native Linux support.
Hypervisor-based cracks are breaking Denuvo protections in hours
The PC game piracy world will never be the same...
The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern
Insider preview brings Terminal features, inline graphics, 10x faster scrolling, and improved clipboard reliability
Microsoft halts Windows 11 update after users report installation errors
The number of issues with Windows 11 keeps growing despite Redmond's early promises
Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says
Study finds Windows PCs lag behind Macs in security and lifespan, too
Microsoft signals potential end to Windows 11 online account requirement
Microsoft is "working on" removing the controverisal element
Windows 11 users are still fixing the Start menu with third-party tools
While Microsoft rethinks where they've failed with Windows 11, many users rely on tools like Open Shell, Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher to take back control of the UI. Open Shell remains a free favorite with a customizable Windows 7-style menu, while Start11 and StartAllBack offer more polished tweaks for modern systems. ExplorerPatcher rounds things out as another powerful free option.
Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints
Microsoft outlines a Windows overhaul focused on speed, stability, and user control
Highly anticipated: Microsoft is taking a closer look at Windows 11 after months of criticism over the operating system's uneven performance and intrusive AI features. The company has begun outlining a series of engineering fixes and user experience overhauls aimed at rebuilding confidence in its flagship product, with the first phase arriving in preview builds this spring and broader improvements planned throughout 2026.
Microsoft is backing away from putting Copilot everywhere in Windows 11
AI will still remain an integral part of Windows, whether you like it or not
Need a fresh start? This Windows 11 ISO download makes clean installs easy
The Windows 11 ISO gives you full control over clean installs, repairs, and offline upgrades
Windows 11 "Xbox Mode" UI coming to all PCs in April
New features coming to DirectX, and DirectStorage is back
OS/2 isn't dead: ArcaOS update brings the 1980s-era OS to modern UEFI PCs
The spirit of OS/2 lives on with support for both vintage and modern PCs
Next-gen Xbox sounds a lot like a PC with an Xbox UI and AMD's FSR Diamond
Microsoft and AMD outline AI-driven graphics tech, including FSR Diamond and major ray tracing gains
Asus co-CEO calls MacBook Neo a "shock" to the Windows PC industry
Could the Neo be one of Apple's smartest hardware plays yet?
Hackers are selling a critical Windows zero-day exploit for $220,000 on the dark web
Another day, another Windows zero-day being exploited in the wild
Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11
If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these popular free tools help strip out the bloat, disable telemetry, and give you more control over the OS.
Microsoft confirms "Project Helix," a next-gen Xbox that runs both Xbox and PC games
Early rumors point to an AMD Zen 6 and RDNA 5 chip powering the new console
Capcom's PC sales hit a record 50%, fueled by Steam's global reach
PCs, not consoles, are driving the company's biggest launches