Ranking all 12 versions of Windows, from worst to best
Microsoft has been making Windows operating systems for almost 40 years, and though they've improved, there have been some wins and duds. We rank them here.
How to enable or disable ChatGPT from Windows taskbar
ChatGPT is built into Windows 11 through Bing search integration. You can turn it off if you don't want it, though. Here's how to disable ChatGPT in Windows 11.
ChatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free
A Twitter user has found a clever way to use ChatGPT to create free Windows 11 Pro keys with just a simple prompt -- but there’s a notable catch involved.
Windows 11 is about to make RGB peripherals way easier to use
A new Windows 11 Insider build adds support for Dynamic Lighting, which looks to unify the disparate RGB apps on PC.
Microsoft Teams is getting new AI tools — and they’re free
Microsoft has updated its popular Communities features in Teams with more collaboration functions.
The new Windows 11 Backup App takes another cue from the Mac
Microsoft is taking a stab at its own version of Time Machine with a backup feature for Windows 11 that's currently being tested by developers.
Microsoft teases design overhaul of major Windows 11 app
Microsoft teased a design overhaul that is coming to the Windows 11 File Explorer app in a future update.
The Windows Copilot puts Bing Chat in every Windows 11 computer
At Build 2023, Microsoft has announced Windows Copilot, which integrates generative AI directly into the Windows 11 operating system.
Windows 11 just gained one of the primary reasons to buy a Mac
The official Phone Link for iPhone update is now available for Windows 11, bringing iMessage to Windows.
How to share a printer on Windows
Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.
Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true
Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?
How to set a default printer on Windows or Mac
Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.
Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally
The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
A version of Windows 11 for handheld gaming? Yes, please
Microsoft might have just given us a small, but hopeful glimpse of a possible Windows 11 gaming UI designed to be used with small handheld gaming devices.
ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows, but not how you think
Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility.
Windows 11 is ditching this almost 20-year-old classic feature
Windows 11 is rolling out a major change to the function of the Print Screen key.
Windows 11 to borrow one of the Mac’s biggest conveniences
You may be able to end tasks directly from the Windows 11 taskbar in the future.
Possible Windows 12 hardware system requirements revealed
There are already prospective specs details about the future Windows 12 operating system, which is being referred to as Next Valley internally.
Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought
Windows 11's default screenshot app, the Snipping Tool, has a bug that can leave portions of your cropped screenshots intact and recoverable.
If your PC is running slowly, the latest Windows 11 update may be to blame
The latest Windows 11 update may have affected boot and loading times on many PCs.
Dell’s first Windows 11 ARM laptop is priced like a Chromebook
Dell's new Inspiron 14 might be the budget ARM laptop you've been looking for, with long battery life, plenty of ports, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance
An obscure security feature in Windows 11 and Windows 10 could be impacting gaming performance, according to a new set of benchmarks. Should you disable it?
How to use Live Captions in Windows 11: add subtitles to any audio automatically
Live Captions are a great way to better understand audio, whether it's a film, a new song, or a conversation with a friend. Here's how to enable Live Captions.
One of Windows 11’s most requested features may launch soon
A new video claims to show a highly requested feature in action in Windows 11. It’s only seen in a dev build, though, so it may never get a full public launch.
4 Windows 11 accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use
Microsoft's ever-maturing Windows 11 continues to add accessibility features that make it easier for everyone to use. Here are our favorites.
PC gamers are flocking to Windows 11, new Steam survey says
The latest Steam Survey shows that the adoption of Windows 11 by PC gamers is going well. Are we all ready to say goodbye to Windows 10?
5 Windows 11 settings to change right now
Windows 11 is fantastic, but it's not perfect. The default install has a number of annoying settings that everyone should change right away. Here are our top 5.
New Windows 11 update adds ChatGPT-powered Bing AI to the taskbar
A huge update to Windows 11 has just started rolling out, with new features like AI-powered search and an update to the ChatGPT-based Bing.
You can finally run Windows 11 natively on an Apple silicon Mac
It’s long overdue, but Microsoft has finally added support for installing Windows 11 on an Apple silicon Mac, without the need for any workarounds or fixes.
Yes, you can use both Mac and Windows — here are some tips to get started
Going back and forth between a Windows PC and a Mac can be a jarring experience at first. But give it time, and take some steps, and it's surprisingly livable.
Windows 11 may soon replace all your annoying RGB apps
Microsoft may be working on adding RGB lighting controls to Windows 11. This would make a lot of software redundant.
Windows 11 has been causing problems with Intel graphics for months, and no one said a word
Microsoft revealed that a not-so-recent update may have broken DirectX in Intel graphics, but luckily, there seems to be a fix on the way.
How Windows 11 scrapes your data before you’re even connected to the internet
If you thought that Windows 11 isn't sending out a bunch of privacy data even though you've turned off the opt-out toggles in the OS -- think again.
Windows 11 review: the new era evolves
Windows 11 is growing more popular than ever, but even with the latest updates, is it time to upgrade?