The iconic Windows 10 Start Menu is finally getting a fresh new look
Microsoft is currently beta testing an improved Start Menu in Windows 10 featuring a more streamlined design that better fits the rest of the operating system.
Contrary to rumors, the next version of Windows 10 will be another minor update
Microsoft has shared the next version of Windows will be codenamed Windows 10, version 20H2, and that it will once again be a minor update, despite rumors.
Faster, more modular Windows 10 updates could be coming soon
A Windows Feature Experience Pack in the May 2020 Update has led some insiders to believe that Microsoft might be pushing to make Windows 10 a bit more modular.
A Windows 10 update brings Microsoft’s excellent new Edge browser to the masses
The new Microsoft Edge browser is replacing legacy Edge and is making its way to more Windows 10 PCs as an automatic install via Windows Update.
Windows 10 May 2020 update blocked on many Windows devices
Microsoft recently released its Windows 10 May 2020 Update, but many users have now found that their devices are unable to download the latest update.
The Windows 10 May 2020 Update is now out, and here’s how to get it
After nearly a year of beta testing, the next update to Windows 10 is officially available for download via Windows Update and the media creation tool.
How to make your Mac look like Windows 10
If you are using a Mac but prefer Windows 10’s appearance, these handy apps and tips will shake things up and make your Mac look and feel like a Windows PC.
Microsoft to bring Windows 10X to laptops first, pivot from dual screens
Microsoft has officially confirmed that the Windows 10X operating system once intended for only dual-screen devices, will be coming to laptops and tablets, too.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update review: Small tweaks that matter
The upcoming Windows 10 May 2020 Update is aimed at streamlining some things across the operating system that's now used on 1 billion devices across the world.
It’s official: The next version of Windows 10 is the May 2020 Update
The next update for Windows 10 is moving steadily toward release. Called the Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Microsoft just pushed it to the Release Preview Ring.
Loom tips and tricks
With digital commuting being more popular than ever, Loom is a great tool for creating video recordings with ease. Here are some tips and tricks for using Loom.
Is Mac really more secure than Windows? We asked the experts
Privacy is a hot topic right now, so should you use MacOS or Windows if you want to protect your personal data? We decided to ask the experts and find out.
The history of Windows: How the OS has changed over time
The history of Windows isn't just changing Start menus. Here's a look at the evolution of Microsoft's flagship operating system and the future of Windows 10.
From Hololens to home office, over a billion devices now run Windows 10
With the death of Windows 7 and foldable devices on the horizon, it’s all change for Microsoft. But one thing remains constant: The dominance of Windows 10.
One of Windows’ best canceled features could be making a return
Windows 10 features have been known to come and go, but one of the best features to be beta tested, known as Windows Sets, could soon be making a comeback.
How Microsoft plans to solve the Surface Neo and Surface Duo’s app problem
At an online developer day session, Microsoft sought to put concerns of the app gap problem to rest and outline the app solution for both the Surface Neo and Duo.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: Everything you need to know
While still under a beta testing period with Windows Insiders, the next version of Windows 10 -- confirmed as the May 2019 update -- is getting closer to release. Though not a massive overhaul, there are a few changes that tweak the nearly four-year-old operating system to make it fresher.
Windows Search is down, but don’t panic. Here’s how to fix it
According to multiple reports on Reddit and from across the internet, Windows Search is down for many users across the globe. Here's how to (partially) fix it.
WhatsApp fixes bug that could have allowed hackers to read your desktop files
WhatsApp patched a security loophole in its desktop apps last month that could have potentially allowed hackers to access your computer’s local files.
Here’s why the death of Windows 7 is breathing new life into PCs
Even as fans mourn the death of Windows 7, the operating system's end-of-life offers new opportunities for Microsoft, Intel, and their OEM hardware partners to profit. As consumers and businesses upgrade this year, they'll also be dazzled by new technologies, like 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and new form factors.
Dell’s Mobile Connect update will allow iPhone screen mirroring
iPhone users who have Dell PCs will soon be able to mirror their iPhone screen onto their Dell devices, thanks to an update to Dell's software reportedly rolling out in the next few months. The update will let iPhone users drag files like photos, videos, and other data from their iPhone to the Dell PC.
Windows rebranded? Microsoft launches a new set of logos and icons
The Windows brand is getting a new look and Microsoft has started to rebrand its flagship operating system with a new logo and a hundred newly redesigned icons. The logo and icons were revealed in a series of images posted in a Medium article written by Head of Microsoft Office design Jon Friedman.
Microsoft’s full-screen pop-up warns about the end of Windows 7 support
Microsoft will soon be a bit more aggressive in moving users off Windows 7. It will start sending out a full-screen pop-up warning on Windows 7 PCs about the end of support of the operating system come January 2020.
Windows Core OS: Everything you need to know
Known as Windows Core OS, a new version of Windows will be a single universal operating system for all kinds of devices. It is also expected to be lightweight and much more unified or efficient when compared to Microsoft's previous "OneCore" Windows 10 initiatives. Here's what we know.
The petitions are right. The Surface Duo should run Windows 10X
Microsoft has finally returned to the smartphone game with the Surface Duo. But to our surprise, this new device runs Android rather than Windows. It seems like the more practical choice given the company's previous blunders, but is it really the right way to go when you have an operating system already designed for dual-screen devices?
Dell jumps on the Windows 10 X dual-screen bandwagon, hints at new devices
Dell's popular XPS laptops could be getting an additional screen with the company now embracing new form factors with dual-screens and flexible, foldable displays. Dell's announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft's announcement of a new Windows 10 X operating system that will support new form factors.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3: Everything you need to know
Microsoft launched a new Surface Laptop 3 at its October 2 hardware event. But what is it like? What new features does it boast? Here's everything we know so far about it, including the processors, the chassis options, the size options, its ports, and even updates to its battery.
Microsoft’s October 2 Surface Hardware event: Everything we know so far
Microsoft's annual hardware event is scheduled for October 2. So far, it's turning out to be a big one. We could see everything from an updated Surface Pro 7 to a glimpse of the rumored dual-screen Centaurus project. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming event, including what we think will be announced.
Microsoft could be working on a new Surface product called “Project S”
It's well known that Microsoft is working on a dual-screen PC currently codenamed Centaurus, but could the company also be working on a new project under its Surface division? According to a tweet from the famed Microsoft leaker, WalkingCat, that might be a possibility.
Here’s why a Surface Laptop 3 launch with Ryzen is exactly the win AMD needs
AMD CPUs may be an option in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3. If that turns out to be true, it would be a major win for AMD which desperately needs to improve its mindshare and marketshare in the mobile space. Before a Zen 2 APU launch in 2020, AMD can lay the groundwork with its competitive Ryzen 3000 mobile chips.
Windows 10 update to fix Cortana bug breaks some users’ start menus
Another day, another Windows 10 update issue. The problem this time is that a fix rolled out for a Cortana bug has caused further issues of its own, by breaking the start menu of some users. Users have found that the update causes their start menu to stop working, with a critical error message.
A cheaper Surface Pro 7 could be in the works based on a new leak
As Microsoft's media event in New York City approaches, rumors about what devices the company could be revealing keep surfacing. In the latest leak, the processor and storage configurations for the Surface Pro 7 have been revealed, suggesting that a cheaper version of the device could be in the works.
Despite its impending doom, Windows 7 is still installed on 38% of PCs
Mainstream support for Windows 7 will end in January 2020, but according to new data published by the Russian security firm Kaspersky, many people are still clinging to the nearly 10-year-old Microsoft operating system, especially those in small and medium-sized businesses.
How to connect the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus to your Windows PC or laptop
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have a special Microsoft integration baked into the system settings that enables you to connect the phones straight to your Windows PC or laptop. You can even mirror your phone screen and control it via keyboard and mouse. Here's how to make it all work.