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How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface
Our comprehensive guide will help you take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface device in no time, whether you have a new model or something older.
Windows 11 will use AI to automatically upscale games
Microsoft may be adding its own super resolution tech to the next big Windows 11 update. The feature was spotted in a Windows Insider build.
7 beloved Windows apps that Microsoft has killed over the years
Explore the digital graveyard of once-beloved applications as we unearth the top discontinued gems from Microsoft's software vault.
How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode
If Windows 11 isn't performing as it should, then you can diagnose things by booting the operating system into Safe Mode. Here's how to do just that.
How to choose between a MacBook and a Windows laptop
The MacBooks versus Windows laptops debate has been raging for decades, but never has it been this intense or important.
How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10
If you don't like Windows 11, you can downgrade back to Windows 10, but the method may vary depending on how long ago you upgraded to Windows 11.
How to change your mouse cursor in Windows
The standard Windows mouse cursor only goes so far. If you want your cursor's appearance to be more playful, here's how to change your mouse cursor in Windows.
How to turn off notifications in Windows 11
Windows 11 notifications aren't always helpful. Here's how to turn them off.
A beloved Windows app is being axed after 28 years
It is time we say goodbye to Microsoft's trustworthy lightweight document editor WordPad.
A huge barrier just fell for Windows on Arm
Windows on Arm has been the dream for a decade now, and now one of the final, major barriers for support just toppled.
How to use a blue light filter on your PC or Mac
Blue light from your PC's screen may disrupt your circadian rhythm. Here's how to use a blue light filter with built-in night modes on your PC or Mac .
Windows 12 might not be coming this year after all
Microsoft might not be ready to give up the Windows 11 naming sequence even with all its AI advancement.
How to install Windows on a Steam Deck
You can run Windows on a Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck and fix common erros.
How to use cut, copy, and paste keyboard shortcuts in Windows
In need of some convenient Windows keyboard shortcuts? Cut, copy, paste, and undo -- they're four of the easiest and most helpful commands for any application.
This might be a big year for the Surface after all
There are several Microsoft devices already set to release in 2024 as the post-Panos Panay era begins.
Windows 12 may force a major change for new PCs
Microsoft says computers will need way more memory to be considered an AI PC in Windows 12.
The 4 best Samsung laptops for work and play in 2024
Samsung has a growing and increasingly impressive stable of laptops. Here, we highlight a handful of the best Samsung laptop options.
How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS
Everyone has private data on their PC, and one of the best ways to safeguard that is to password protect it. But do you know how to password protect a folder?
As a recent Mac convert, here’s what has surprised me most
Transitioning from Windows and Android to all-Apple products has required some changes in my computing habits. But so far, those changes have been worth it.
How to enable HDR in Windows 11
HDR and Windows 11 go together much better today than they have in the past, but it can still take some tweaking.
How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop
Taking screenshots on a PC is easier than you think and is an important computing task to know. Here's how to take a screenshot on a PC in a few quick steps.
Copilot’s most exciting Office features will cost $20 a month
Microsoft's new Copilot Pro subscription lets anyone with Microsoft 365 or Office use AI for document summaries, email responses, and data analysis.
How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11
The Windows Command Prompt might be old, but it's still a useful tool for tweaking, diagnosing, and exploring your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Here's how to use it.
