Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman has revealed he is working to end Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft account requirement, amid a ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades. When you purchase through ...

TL;DR: PC World's report on Windows 12 launching this year with AI integration and NPU hardware requirements was retracted for failing to meet its standards. Windows Central confirms no Windows 12 ...

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...

From compatibility issues to system crashes, Windows 11’s rollout has been far from smooth. We break down the crisis. Iran says 'bring it on' after Trump's threatening war address Sticker shock: ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul Thanks to its forced ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

Desktop notifications are one of those things you don’t think about until they stop working. Then they suddenly matter a lot. In my case, Google Calendar reminders suddenly stopped appearing on my ...

Could a Linux-based operating system really replace Windows for gaming? Deck Ready takes a closer look at how SteamOS, Valve’s gaming-focused OS, is carving out a space as a legitimate alternative to ...

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

Be careful where you click. “To be absolutely clear, Microsoft is not forcing a Windows 11 upgrade.” But Windows 11 may install anyway, if you accidentally click the wrong option. And if that upgrade ...