PCMag

I Tested 4 Windows Debloating Tools. Spoiler: They're Basically Useless

Debloat tools promise a faster, cleaner Windows 11 in a few clicks. In reality, they barely change performance and sometimes ...

Microsoft finally lets Windows 11 testers unlock experimental features without ViVeTool

The Windows Insider channels are also being simplified to Experimental and Beta.

Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control

Click the three-dot menu > Settings, choose “AI innovations” in the sidebar, then control AI features from here. You won’t ...
PC Magazine

Malware Is Sleeping on the Blockchain, and It's Already Infected Dozens of Global Targets

It started with a work offer. Last year, the blockchain crime-detection firm Crystal Intelligence’s then-vice president of engineering received a LinkedIn message from a man asking if he would be up ...
Lifehacker

Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team ...
Wired

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...
SlashGear

Using An iPhone & Windows PC? Here's How I Make It Work (And What I'd Change)

Microsoft and Apple have long felt like the Montagues and the Capulets, but lately, it feels like that feud is gradually mellowing into a cordial, mutual understanding — without needing two young ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Bleeping Computer

Bitwarden adds support for passkey login on Windows 11

Bitwarden announced support for logging into Windows 11 devices using passkeys stored in the manager's vault, enabling phishing-resistant authentication. The new feature is available for all plans, ...
TechRepublic

7 AI Features in Windows 11 You Should Start Using in 2026

7 AI Features in Windows 11 You Should Start Using in 2026 Your email has been sent Most of us use our PCs the same way we always have: click, type, drag, repeat. But Windows 11 has quietly been ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Will Use Windows Updates to Keep Secure Boot Working as Certificates Expire

Microsoft will use standard Windows 11 updates to keep Secure Boot working on existing PCs as the operating system's original certificates near their end. The company says Secure Boot certificates ...
TechRepublic

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) Your email has been sent Windows 11 is hiding its best features in plain sight. While Microsoft markets ...