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We break down the top desktop operating systems from Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Ubuntu to help you pick the one that's right for you. New for this update: Windows 11!
A recovery drive stores a copy of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 environment on an external source, like a DVD or USB drive. Here's how to create one before your PC fails.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a few built-in ways to delete unwanted software, but several third-party programs can also rid your hard drive of unneeded applications.
Too many startup apps can be a drag on your PC’s performance. Here's how to prevent apps from automatically starting when you sign into Windows 10 or 11.
If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine is on the fritz, it might be time to restore the computer to its out-of-the-box settings. Here’s how to factory reset your PC.
With the newest version of Microsoft's desktop operating system, games load faster, security is tighter, and the overall experience looks and sounds better.
The company also plans to debut a public preview of Android app support on Windows 11 next month.
Loading and running Windows 10 or Windows 11 from a USB drive is a handy option when you're using a computer saddled with an older operating system.
A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows belies what is really more of an evolutionary update to the world's most popular desktop operating system.
Need Internet Explorer for an old web app? Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 can run those legacy sites.
Whether you're still running Windows 10 or just upgraded to Windows 11, you can check the health of your laptop's battery by generating a Windows battery report.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 include helpful tools like Storage Sense to help you free up disk space. Here’s how to remove temporary files, uninstall apps, and more.
Microsoft's Photos app gets a welcome overhaul that adds tools and updates the app’s appearance. Take our tour to see the best of what's new.
Planning to get rid of your Windows PC? Here's how to make sure all the personal files on your hard drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you're running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7.
The new icons arrive first through Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22533.
Microsoft throws out nearly every gesture and convention you're used to. We'll help you master the new Windows tablet reality.
Microsoft’s latest operating system gets praise for its clean design and improved performance, but some users are finding fault with its feature limitations. Here's what people hate most about Windows 11.
With this latest Windows Insider Preview Build, Microsoft adds an 'updated entry point for Widgets on your taskbar,' and that entry point is the live weather preview.
An updated UI, new settings page, and multi-level undo have also been added.
We put an Alienware gaming laptop through punishing benchmark trials on both Windows versions. The question: Can turning Windows up to 11 crank up your game?
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