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Microsoft Copilot adds a premium subscription, Copilot Pro
Microsoft Copilot Pro allows consumers who want the best of what Copilot has to offer, including business features and custom copilots, to pay $20 per month.
How-To
Windows 11: How to set up a local network
If you use more than one PC in your private or business environment, you will benefit from a Windows 11 network.
News
A 'Copilot' key is coming to your PC's keyboard
Microsoft and PC makers are going to add "Copilot" keys to desktop and laptop keyboards in a bid to get us to use Microsoft's Copilot AI on a frequent basis.
News
Steam officially ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
Gamers will need to upgrade to a newer operating system to ensure their Steam client and games get updated.
Updated
10 obscure Windows features that will blow your mind
These quick tips will help you save time and get organized, on Windows 10 and 11 alike.
Feature
Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2023
Microsoft ushered in AI with Copilot, new Surface devices, and (finally!) a meaningful update to Windows 11. Here are Microsoft's highlights for 2023.
News
Microsoft gives up on its Mixed Reality VR for Windows
After the flop that was the HoloLens, Microsoft is throwing in the towel on VR and AR for the moment.
Reviews
Windows 11's new Backup app: Everything you need to know
The new Windows Backup app brings additional backup and synchronization functions to Windows 10 and Windows 11. We show you what the app can do and what other alternatives are available directly in Windows.
Updated
How to check which version of Windows you have
Do you know which version of Windows you are using? It's easy to find out.
News
Windows chief sees AI bridging the cloud, PCs
Microsoft's new Windows chief doesn't see a conflict between AI running on local PCs as well as on the cloud.
News
Next-gen Windows leak: 6 AI features that could change PCs forever
A new report says Microsoft is rebuilding Windows from the ground up to integrate helpful, practical AI features.
News
Microsoft Copilot turns 1, promising deeper, more sophisticated search
Microsoft says its AI chatbot, Copilot, will receive a wealth of new features in the coming months, with deeper, more sophisticated input and understanding.
News
Microsoft will charge consumers for extended Windows 10 support
For the first time, Microsoft will allow consumers to buy extended-support subscriptions to Windows 10 so you can avoid moving to Windows 11.
News
Windows update bug labels all printers as “HP LaserJet”
Users have spotted the "HP LaserJet M101-M106" moniker applied to printers from all manufacturers starting with last week's update.
News
Did Windows 11's 2023 Update slow down your PC? Try this
A Reddit user found that their CPU performance fell by about 8 percent after applying the Windows 11 2023 Update (Windows 1 23H2). Microsoft supplied a fix.
News
Microsoft stabilized Windows with a roaming 'USB Cart of Death'
The USB Cart of Death played an important role in the development of Windows. A well-known Windows developer explains what it killed, and how it helped.
News
Microsoft guts Microsoft Rewards points, and its fans are outraged
Microsoft appears to be nickel-and-diming users and fans of its Microsoft Rewards program, which gives "frequent-flyer" points that can be traded in for gift cards.
News
Report: Windows 12 will release in June 2024, Taiwan's PC makers think
A report by Taiwan's Commercial Times says that Taiwan PC makers are planning for Windows 12 to be released on or around June 2024, launching the AI PC.
Feature
Microsoft Paint, supercharged: How to use new AI and Photoshop-like features
In the future, you will be able to create AI images in Paint with the OpenAI-LLM Dall-E and also edit them professionally.
News
Windows 11 energy saver mode now in testing for laptops and desktops
The latest Insider build includes a mode that sacrifices performance for energy savings.
News
Microsoft's Xbox app update tips its cap to portable gaming with new mode
Microsoft has updated its Xbox app for PCs with new tweaks designed to help portable PC gamers get more out of their consoles.
News
The immortal Windows XP wallpaper is now an 'ugly' sweater
Microsoft's latest holiday sweater will look familiar to anyone who can remember playing Space Cadet Pinball.
How-To
8 deeply hidden, truly useful Windows features
Windows is full of interesting functions. Some of them are used on a daily basis, others are not easy to find. There are many additional options hidden in the depths of the system that need to be discovered.
Sponsored
How to Fix Low Disk Space Error on Windows? 5 Step-by-Step Guides Here!
Low disk space errors might be annoying and seriously affect the performance of computers. This page aims to help Windows users to free up more disk space on PCs with five efficient methods.
News
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot rolls out to Windows 10 testers
Microsoft is rolling out the top feature of Windows 11 as an update for Windows 10, but there are a few things that Copilot testers should keep in mind.
News
Microsoft investigating sudden Windows activation issues in upgraded PCs
Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers with a legal license key are suddenly deactivated.
News
Not a PC? Windows is now an app for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Microsoft released a limited preview version of its Windows App.
Updated
Copilot is coming to Windows 10
Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Copilot to Windows 10 in a new update for consumers that will be available soon.
News
Microsoft Edge's new Shared Links feature scoops up links you'll need
Microsoft is launching a new Shared Links tool for Microsoft Edge, a tool that discovers links shared between you and colleagues and collects them in one place.
How-To
Surf smarter by mastering Chrome's tabs
These smart tabs, which live in Google Chrome, can make your browsing a smoother experience.
How-To
9 tips that turbocharge your Windows PC startup time
Windows boots quickly — but only directly after a new installation. Read which tools measure the boot time, why Windows is getting slower and slower, and, above all, what you can do about it.
How-To
Windows Recycle Bin tips and tricks that optimize your PC
The Windows recycle bin usually receives little attention. However, correct handling is just as important for securely removing sensitive data as it is for restoring accidentally deleted content.
Feature
4 must-try new features in Windows 11's huge 2023 Update
Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2) is here or arriving soon on your PC. Here are the four free features we think you absolutely must try.
News
OneDrive is the latest Microsoft app to treat users like a creepy stalker
"Listen Microsoft, it's not you, it's…okay it's absolutely you. Pay for dinner and then lose my number, weirdo."
News
Microsoft's AI Copilot may be coming to Windows 10 after all
Windows 11's new Copilot AI assistant could become available to a much wider range of users.
How-To
How to install Windows on a Mac
Intel Macs are long gone, but you can still install and run Windows on Macs with Apple Silicon.
News
Fix Windows 11's Start menu and search with Stardock's Start11 v2
Stardock Software has released Start 11 V2, which adds three new Start app launchers as well as a cool way to pin apps to the taskbar.
Opinion
Why I will never buy a Mac
When it comes to the question "Windows or Mac?", opinions differ — and in my opinion, so does common sense. Why I'll never have a Mac in my house.
How-To
Eradicate your Windows PC’s most annoying headaches with these tools
Even after almost 40 years and countless versions, Windows still has numerous functional deficits. But these are easy to fix, as are annoying settings, adverts, and notifications.
Updated
Windows 11 2023 Update review: The rise of the AI PC
Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2), adding Copilot and other AI-infused apps within Windows. It's a mostly positive step forward, though with definite room for improvement.
News
Windows 11 will throttle 'excessive' users of AI as Copilot rolls out
After debuting Copilot in newer versions of Windows, Microsoft is giving itself the power to limit users who use it too much…without defining exactly what 'too much' means.
News
Get Windows 11's big 2023 Update now with the official ISO file
Microsoft has finally released Windows 11's 2023 Update, and released an ISO file to install it.
News
Windows 11's huge 2023 Update is available now: Here's what's new
Microsoft has announced the general availability of the Windows 11 2023 update. It's absolutely loaded with handy new features.
News
Windows' legacy video app is on the chopping block
Microsoft appears to be making its Movies & TV video player one of the next Windows apps scheduled for removal from Windows 11, while it improves gaming flexibility in new Insider builds.
News
Microsoft is overhauling the one Windows app I loathe
Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's "Chat" function with "Microsoft Teams (free)" in another effort to convince you to virtually hang out with your buddies via Teams.
News
Petition demands Windows 10 live on past 2025
Pressure is growing on Microsoft to continue providing security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025.
News
Windows 11's native RAR and 7-Zip support is finally here!
Windows 11's expanded compressed file support comes decades after ZIP functionality was added in Windows ME.
News
Windows 11's feature-packed 'Moment 4' update is available to all
Windows 11's "Moment 4" delivery has begun. This is the most comprehensive update for Windows 11 to date.
Updated
Default Windows 11 feature slows SSDs up to 45%: How to fix it
A feature activated by default in Windows 11 Pro causes a significant reduction in SSD performance. Here's how to fix it.
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