First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.

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Microsoft has split Windows 11 into two parallel development tracks, creating separate paths for Arm and x86 architectures in an unprecedented move. PCWorld reports that devices running Windows 11 ...

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 ...

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With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: "I need to purchase a new/updated ...

Microsoft has released the final non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, which includes fixes for the out-of-box experience and SMBv1 protocol connectivity. This is an optional ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Windows offers several built-in ways to take screenshots. Sure, you can just hit the Prt Scrn button on your keyboard to capture your entire screen, but if you want to screenshot a portion of your ...

Republished on July 20 with new update warnings for Windows 10 users and a fresh new incentive for users to upgrade to Windows 11. Well this is interesting and new. “We apologize for any inconvenience ...