Category: Windows

Your work IT colleagues probably seem a bit grumpy sometimes, and there’s a reason: They’re always busy working behind the scenes to keep you secure from hackers and other digital….

KEY TAKEAWAYS AI image generation using online tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E and MidJourney is very popular, but what if you want to generate your own images using AI, on your….

Microsoft is testing new account management, emailing, and widget functionality in the latest Windows 11 Beta build (version 22635.3500). Most users will appreciate the new Beta features, though we’re sure….

The Microsoft Store is the default app store on Windows PCs, and it has become much more usable over the past few years. There’s now another helpful improvement rolling out:….

Apple fans have long yearned to call Mac their gaming platform of choice, but the number of games only available on Windows continues to be a problem. There’s a way….

The official system requirements for Windows 11 are much higher than Windows 10, but workarounds exist to install the operating system on older PCs. However, some of those older PCs….

The ARM-based Apple Silicon platform has continually put Windows PCs to shame. Now, Qualcomm is finalizing its Snapdragon X platform, which promises to outperform Apple latest M3 chip and bring….

Buying a used laptop can indeed save you money, but it does come with some risks. This is why you should thoroughly examine the laptop before closing the deal to….

Microsoft Disk Operating System, or MS-DOS for short, was the operating system that powered early PCs and served as the underlying framework for early versions of Microsoft Windows. Some older….

It’s very easy to connect to the internet on your Windows computer. However, Windows may sometimes display the message, “No Internet, Secured,” when you try to connect to a network…..

Windows 10, initially promised as “the last version of Windows,” was released back in 2015. It was subsequently succeeded by Windows 11 several years later, and now mainstream support is….

Microsoft really wants you to use its Copilot AI assistant. The company even went as far as replacing the Show Desktop button in Windows 11 with a button to open Copilot. That….

Apple kept FaceTime as an exclusive feature for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac for over a decade, but nowadays, it’s possible to use it on other platforms, including Windows (and….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS Microsoft Phone Link is a great app that allows you to access your phone from your Windows PC. But what if you want to do that….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS If your laptop screen has taken on a yellowish tint, the Night Light feature could be enabled. The issue could also stem from a loosely connected….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS Windows 11 uses a product key to ensure your OS is genuine—in other words, not pirated. You can find the product key in use on your….

While using your computer, you might run into a file with a .TS extension. Unlike most extensions that represent a specific kind of data, a file with “.ts” extension can….

While using your computer, you might run into a file with a .TS extension. Unlike most extensions that represent a specific kind of data, a file with “.ts” extension can….

Sony’s DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 can also work with Windows 10 and Steam, as long as you don’t mind losing a few features (such as the adaptive triggers)…..

You can install Windows 11 on your computer either using a DVD or from a USB drive. While both methods work well, the DVD method is somewhat lengthy and more….

If you’ve decided you want to upgrade from Windows 10, here’s how you can get the free upgrade—even if Windows Update doesn’t offer it. This works if Windows 11 doesn’t officially….

QUICK LINKS It feels like Windows 11 was just released yesterday, but there is good reason to believe Windows 12 will be released in 2024 or 2025. Here are some….

QUICK LINKS The Adobe apps are powerful, but most of us don’t need many of their features. So, is there a way to pay less for the features that we….

DNS is one of the biggest weak points in our devices’ networking. It’s often used without encryption, which is a problem when DNS is responsible for convering web addresses into….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS When you first unbox your laptop, it operates at peak performance, with longer battery life, minimal overheating, and efficient resource usage. However, as your laptop ages,….

The Stardock Object Desktop suite now includes DesktopGPT, a chatbot interface that’s primed for AI power users. With full keyboard navigability and access to multiple OpenAI LLMs, DesktopGPT could be….

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a share menu system, like iPhones and Android devices, but it’s still not widely used. Microsoft is now testing another improvement: sharing links as….

Minecraft is still one of the most popular games on the planet, but it’s far from perfect. Sometimes the game will crash with the “Exit Code 1” error, leaving it in….

Over the past few years, device encryption has transitioned from being something optional in most cases to being mandatory. With hardware advances, encryption no longer has the same performance penalty….

Snipping Tool and Paint have already received several updates in Windows 11, but Microsoft isn’t stopping there. More changes are on the way, including new tools and emoji in Snipping….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS While the Metro UI wasn’t the best way of interacting with your desktop or laptop computer, it could be the best way to interact with Windows….

QUICK LINKS KEY TAKEAWAYS Do you often find yourself visiting a particular website regularly? While there’s nothing wrong with opening your browser and then going to that website, wouldn’t it….

Netflix is replacing its outdated Windows app. For some users, this is a good thing—the new Netflix app for Windows will provide a consistent video quality and work with ad-supported….

KEY TAKEAWAYS Microsoft is all in on AI after a recent push for “AI PCs,” is a joint venture with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. One of the specs for the….

Key Takeaways Microsoft is all in on AI after a recent push for “AI PCs,” is a joint venture with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm. One of the specs for the….

Key Takeaways Windows 11 now allows you to instantly transfer photos and screenshots from your Android phone the moment you take them. With a bit of setup, you won’t have….

Key Takeaways Unlike common cloud-based solutions, LM Studio prioritizes privacy, security, and constant accessibility of your data. Ready to elevate your Windows experience without relying on the cloud? Here’s how….

Key Takeaways The EA App is required if you want to play any Electronic Arts games, but the program occasionally refuses to launch altogether which prevents you from playing at….

Microsoft has spent the past year pushing its Copilot AI tool in Windows, and now the company is making an even bigger move. The first wave of “Copilot+ PCs” are….

Microsoft has leaned heavily into AI recently, and nowhere is that more on display than their latest addition to Windows: Recall. Here’s what you need to know. What is Microsoft….

Now that Microsoft has debuted a pair of Snapdragon X ARM PCs, Qualcomm is coming out of the woodwork with a new Windows on ARM desktop development PC. It’s effectively….

Key Takeaways Everyone knows “the old guy” who can’t stop talking about the old days of the Internet when things were simpler. In some of my friend groups, I’m the….

Generative AI has been just image generation, text generation, and even video generation for a while, but as the technology matures, we’re seeing more and more uses for it. OpenAI’s….

Visual Basic Scripting Edition, or VBScript, has been a scripting language and automation tool for Windows since it was introduced in 1996. Microsoft has now confirmed VBScript will be made….

Windows 11 is sticking to roughly the same release schedule as Windows 10, with one major update per year. Windows 11 24H2 is due later this year as the major….

Windows 12 is still in development, giving us time to make some demands. For inspiration, let’s look at Linux, the underdog of desktop computing. Here are 7 surprisingly advanced, quality-of-life….

Key Takeaways If you play games on PC at all, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of extra files in your drive, even for ones you’ve uninstalled, which can hoard more….

In a bid to accelerate AI adoption, Microsoft is now pushing OEMs to develop “Copilot+” PCs. These PCs, which must meet a strict set of hardware specifications, provide users with….

Microsoft Edge is getting new features all the time, but many of them aren’t all that useful. Thankfully, the latest improvement will make just about everyone happy: faster performance. Microsoft….

The Windows 11 24H2 update is nearing release, and it comes with a few changes that could break specific apps and workflows. Microsoft is now warning people (again) about changes….