One of the best file managers for Windows 11 and 10 gets a useful customization feature

This third-party file manager is among the best File Explorer alternatives for Windows 10 and 11, and its latest update ...

Windows 11 gets improved privacy controls, better Windows Hello, and more in new builds

Friday Windows 11 preview builds are here, offering improvements for Windows Hello, Settings, File Explorer, and more in the ...

I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my PC - and it worked

I tried this free Windows cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my PC - and it worked ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft rolls out fix for broken Windows Start Menu search

Microsoft has pushed a server-side fix for a known issue that broke the Windows Start Menu search feature on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. In a Windows release health update (WI1273488) seen by ...
TechRepublic

Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users

Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users Your email has been sent As Microsoft winds down support for Windows 10, an estimated 500 million users face security exposure because ...
PC World

Is Windows 11’s built-in antivirus security enough for normal people?

PCWorld examines whether Windows 11’s built-in Microsoft Defender security suite provides adequate protection for everyday users without third-party antivirus software. Windows 11 includes ...
TechSpot

Microsoft plans 100% native Windows 11 apps in major shift away from web wrappers

First look: Microsoft plans to build 100% native apps for Windows 11 and launch an initiative centered on a new team focused on native experiences instead of web-based wrappers. The company has also ...
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 ...

Google’s Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone

Last year, Google announced that it was testing a Google desktop app for Windows that resembles macOS’s Spotlight feature, ...
Bleeping Computer

New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to fix the March 2026 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. The optional cumulative update (KB5079391) was ...
PC Magazine

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11's Web App Problem. It's About Time

Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I'm excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to "100% native" apps. I've been writing about technology for ...
Gizmodo

Best Free VPN for Windows PC and Laptop (Windows 11 and 10)

Best VPN Free VPN Best Free VPN for Windows PC and Laptop (Windows 11 and 10) The best free VPN for Windows are NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Private Internet Access. They’re not free forever, but with a ...