Microsoft PowerToys is an open source suite of tools that gives Windows users more ways to interact with their computers, often by invoking keyboard shortcuts. There are tools for quickly launching ...

That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated to the back seat with the children, as the adults insisted we do what they wanted, how they ...

The Windows 11 25H2 update introduces AI-powered file actions, advanced settings improvements, and version control features in File Explorer. These features are gradually rolled out and may vary ...

Uncover hidden dark patterns in Windows 11 and see which settings to change in 2026 to reduce ads, limit tracking, protect privacy, and improve overall system performance.

Early reports link the Windows 11 KB5074105 update to camera failures and lock screen crashes, despite Microsoft listing no known issues.

Microsoft is telling Windows 11 users to do something it almost never recommends: roll back a critical security update if ...

While Windows smartphones have been obsolete for over a decade, the NexPhone is a new Windows phone on the block that does something no other smartphone can.

Microsoft has released KB5078127, its second emergency Windows 11 patch in seven days, fixing Outlook crashes and OneDrive ...

Facepalm: Microsoft markets Windows 11 as the fastest and most secure version of the operating system, but users often complain about it being slow, bloated, and buggy. A new speed test now suggests ...

Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my look back at the dozen best changes and additions to the OS. I've been ...

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

Microsoft has released the KB5072753 out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. As the ...