Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox

Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated ...
PCMag on MSN

I Put 4 Windows Debloating Tools to the Test. The Results Were Embarrassing

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...
PC World

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 update after widespread install failures

Microsoft pulled Windows 11 update KB5079391 shortly after release due to widespread installation failures, with users reporting error 0x80073712 indicating missing ...
Hosted on MSN

How to Find Your Windows PC's Serial Number

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter "wmic bios get serialnumber" to find your PC's serial number. Windows and System Information won't display your PC's serial number. If the command doesn't ...
PC World

Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control

PCWorld explains how to disable Windows 11’s numerous AI features, including Copilot, Windows Recall, and Click To Do, which are scattered across different settings menus. These AI integrations affect ...
Rock Paper Shotgun

Even with ray tracing to buff out its bots, Pragmata performs a treat on PC

Outside of a couple of fixable hiccups, Pragmata's PC performance is excellent. Here's how it runs on different GPUs, and the ...
Windows Central

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft pulls KB5079391 Windows update over install issues

Microsoft has pulled a buggy Windows 11 non-security preview update to investigate a known issue that triggers 0x80073712 errors during installation. KB5079391, the problematic optional cumulative ...
Macworld

Run Windows on your Mac or revive an old PC for $13

TL;DR: Upgrade your PC or run Windows on your Mac with Windows 11 Pro for $12.97 (MSRP $199) through 4/4. You don’t always need a brand-new computer when your current one starts slowing down. Most of ...
The New York Times

How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
PC Magazine

Still on Windows 10? Do This Now to Protect Your PC

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...
Forbes

Microsoft Now Forces Windows Upgrade On Millions Of PCs

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Check your PC now. Yes, it sounds alarming. Microsoft has now confirmed it is force-updating ...