Microsoft warns that the August security update can prevent Windows 10 and 11 PCs from initiating a factory reset or recovery options.

Need to rename multiple files at once, find your mouse cursor, or quickly mute your audio during a virtual meeting? Microsoft’s free PowerToys utility will give your operating system a boost.

I've been testing one for 12 months, and Copilot+ PCs don't still don't offer any groundbreaking on-device AI features. Don't expect improvements to cloud-based ones, either.

Dark mode in Windows has never been comprehensive, but new changes from Microsoft may be fixing some of its most egregious problems.

Previously, you could indefinitely delay an app update. Now you have up to five weeks.

Microsoft CVP Pavan Davuluri muses about 'new interaction technologies that come to life.'

The new 'companion' apps are still in beta but promise faster access to your calendar, contacts, and file search from the taskbar.

A California lawsuit argues that Microsoft shouldn’t be able to end support until Windows 10's market share shrinks significantly.

You don't need to opt into the Extended Security Updates program to get Edge support.

Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI is popping up on the web, in mobile apps, in the Edge browser, and especially in Windows. But just what exactly is it? Here’s everything you need to know.

Signing up for Microsoft's ESU program will get you one year of security updates. Look for the enrollment wizard in notifications and Settings to get started.

Microsoft is asking Windows Insiders to log any PC slowdowns so it can assess the problem.

The new adaptive energy saver automatically enables or disables energy saving based on your usage. Sadly, it’s available only on laptops, not desktops.

After August 2026, Microsoft 365 Apps for personal accounts will only receive security updates until the end of support in August 2028.

The number of excellent apps in the Microsoft Store might surprise you, and the selection continues to grow. These are the best apps to install first.

Statcounter data shows that 52% of global Windows users are now using Windows 11, compared with 44.59% who are using its predecessor.

Ideally, you'd never run into this error screen, but if something does go wrong, you can expect to see the darker BSOD this summer if you're running Windows 11, version 24H2.

The latest beta allows users to move the volume and brightness indicators from their default location. It also includes a new Recall homepage that suggests recently used apps or websites.

The Extended Security Updates program was supposed to cost $30 for consumers who want to remain on Windows 10 beyond Oct. 14. But Microsoft is offering two cheaper ways to access it.

More AI features and a modular design are among the biggest rumors about the yet-to-be-announced Windows 12. These are the leaks I trust.