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  • Windows 11 laptop on a brown desk
    7

    Microsoft has listed some concrete ways that Windows 11 is getting better with 8GB of RAM

    Windows 11 users with 8GB of RAM should start noticing improved performance in a wide range of apps.

    By Matt Tate 1 day ago Read More
  • Person using laptop with Windows 11 logo displayed on the screen.
    4

    This hidden Windows 11 menu can save you valuable time when troubleshooting

    Windows 11 has a sneaky menu that connects you with Settings, Task Manager, Event Viewer, and more in one place.

    By Jack Peachey 3 days ago Read More
  • Xbox Wireless Controller highlighted in green.
    15

    The reason why your Xbox controller still uses AA batteries

    Xbox controllers use AA batteries, which may seem like an outdated way of powering a device, but there are reasons for this intentional choice.

    By Nimrod Aldea 3 days ago Read More
  • Close-up image of Random Access memory (RAM) and Central Processing Unit (CPU) utilization on a Laptop or PC.
    6

    You might be neglecting the one thing that keeps your PC healthy

    While Windows has some built-in tools to help you keep your PC running smoothly, there's a better option.

    By Nimrod Aldea 3 days ago Read More
  • A laptop on a desk with the Microsoft Teams logo on the screen.
    2

    4 important features you should know if you use Microsoft Teams

    A wealth of not-so-well-known features on Microsoft Teams make the experience easier and more stress-free than you may have previously thought.

    By Erin Carson 4 days ago Read More
  • Xbox controller held up in front of a screen displaying Xbox Series X home page.
    9

    Microsoft really wants you to sell that Xbox you're not using

    Microsoft wants owners to trade in their unused Xbox Series X and S consoles. Here’s what’s behind the push, and what to know before you take the deal.

    By Jack Peachey 4 days ago Read More
  • Two people on their computers
    2

    This Microsoft 365 Family plan cloud storage change may leave you frustrated

    Your Microsoft 365 Family plan will transition to a new (smaller) shared storage model when you renew it.

    By Mariella Moon 4 days ago Read More
  • A Microsoft logo on a building.
    14

    Microsoft reportedly offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as an attempt to trim costs

    That's over a quarter of the company's global workforce.

    By Lawrence Bonk 9 days ago Read More
  • A laptop open to a screen showing the Windows 11 logo.
    10

    Most Windows users are seriously underusing this powerful desktop feature

    Windows has an option to give you more working desktop space, but you might have overlooked it.

    By Deven McClure 10 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of a green glowing Xbox logo displayed on a black backdrop.
    6

    Xbox is previewing paid cloud gaming for players without Game Pass

    Here come new rate limits.

    By Anna Washenko 14 days ago Read More
  • FSR 4.1 tech being used on an Ally X handheld.
    0

    AMD is bringing its next-gen FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to Xbox

    Coming soon to the X/S and Ally devices.

    By Lawrence Bonk 15 days ago Read More
  • Pop-ups reading
    2

    How to stop fake virus pop-ups on your Windows PC

    Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.

    By Kari Paul 15 days ago Read More
  • Fingers typing on a laptop with a bug icon inside a triangle above, indicating a threat.
    5

    Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

    Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.

    By Jack Whitcombe 16 days ago Read More
  • An abstract take on making a phone call from a Windows 11 PC, showing the dialer app and various icons next to a laptop.
    1

    How to use your Windows PC to make and receive phone calls

    Windows 11 can connect to your phone to make calls, letting you manage them in one place instead of picking up your phone.

    By Roger Fingas 17 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of the Processor view in the Windows Task Manager, showing CPU stats.
    1

    Why it's important to monitor your PC's background processes

    What your PC is doing in the background doesn't need to be a mystery. Learn about what's happening and how to spot when something looks wrong.

    By Jack Whitcombe 18 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of the Windows 11 taskbar with various Microsoft Office app icons shown and OneNote highlighted.
    21

    Microsoft really doesn't want you to buy Office — here's a great free alternative

    Microsoft Office used to be a suite you could simply buy and it'd just work. Now, it's largely trapped behind a subscription. Here are some great free options.

    By Ben Stegner 18 days ago Read More
  • Overlapping Photos windows on Windows 11: Gallery displays a grid of photos behind the Editor, which shows a photo of a birthday party with controls for light, color and sharpness.
    20

    Microsoft says it made Windows 11 zippier, especially on PCs with less RAM

    The whole RAM price thing is partly Microsoft's fault so it's the least it can do.

    By Kris Holt 20 days ago Read More
  • A person placing a small Xbox-branded controller into the pocket of a hoodie.
    10

    Xbox has a teeny new gamepad

    The $50 Xbox Nano Controller is five inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces.

    By Kris Holt 21 days ago Read More
  • The Magnetic Connect port on the Surface Laptop Ultra.
    13

    How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

    Magnetic Connect and MagSafe for MacBooks have a lot in common, but the Magnetic Connect charger brings more versatility.

    By Roger Fingas 23 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of an envelope with the return address of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services department seen above an out-of-focus American flag.
    37

    US suspends permanent residency program for Microsoft, Adobe and other tech companies

    Seven companies have been accused of fraud regarding the H-1B worker visas.

    By Anna Washenko 27 days ago Read More
  • Xbox logo on a black background
    5

    Xbox's new division will focus on TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises

    No really, how are you going to adapt Candy Crush.

    By Matt Tate 27 days ago Read More
  • The Surface Laptop Ultra.
    9

    Surface Laptop Ultra hands-on: A beautiful beast powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark

    Yes, it's just a premium laptop. But it sure looks pretty.

    By Devindra Hardawar 28 days ago Read More
  • The Surface RTX Dev Box.
    12

    Here's what the $6,000 Surface RTX Spark Dev Box looks like

    Honestly, a bit like an oversized Lego brick.

    By Karissa Bell 28 days ago Read More
  • The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box on a white background.
    8

    Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs an eye-watering $6,000

    It ships in November, if you can afford it.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 28 days ago Read More
  • A screenshot of the Surface Laptop Ultra from Microsoft's event in San Francisco.
    0

    Here's everything we know about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra

    Microsoft is finally sharing details about its first builder-class PC.

    By Sam Rutherford 28 days ago Read More
  • Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box.
    10

    Everything announced at Microsoft's Windows and Surface event

    The company highlighted agentic AI features for Windows as well as the Surface Laptop Ultra.

    By Kris Holt 28 days ago Read More
  • Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri demos the new Windows Search Menu.
    18

    Microsoft may have finally fixed Windows search by turning it into a chatbot

    Microsoft's Copilot search redesign arrives this fall.

    By Igor Bonifacic 28 days ago Read More
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