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 ...

It is time for a new list of 10 useful apps for Windows 10 and 11 that can boost productivity, make the operating system more ...

Windows 11 is getting major upgrades with faster performance, improved File Explorer, better updates, native apps, etc. Here ...

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 ...

Microsoft account vs. local account: How to choose and set up your pick in Windows 11 ...

Microsoft has issued an unusual public advisory telling users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update (KB5074109) after widespread reports that it is causing serious system and ...

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...

Tired of Microsoft pushing ads throughout Windows 11? Here are the settings you can tweak to turn them off and reclaim some ...

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with ...

Unless you're on a PC managed by an enterprise IT department, Microsoft is forcing all Windows 11 PCs to update to Windows 11 25H2. "Machine learning" is being used to select which PCs receive the ...