Some people might only buy Apple products or only buy Android products, but others of us don’t mind mixing and matching our favorite brands. When you put them together, some brands can make a great combination. AirPods paired with a Windows PC is one of them. As long as your Windows PC has Bluetooth capabilities, […]
If you use a Windows PC, you might have discovered a wide range of apps to improve your experience and boost your computer’s performance. But because there are so many categories and apps available, you may have a hard time finding the best apps for your specific needs. To help you choose, we’ve put together […]
When it comes to the world of tablets, it’s hard to deny that Apple has most of the market in its hands with the iPad lineup; however, Microsoft has a few interesting offerings when it comes to Windows 10. With the power of Windows on a tablet, you can enjoy a full desktop experience with […]
Microsoft’s approach to a user interface really hasn’t changed structurally since Windows 95 — it’s just gotten prettier and more feature-packed. The big exception is Windows 8, which didn’t sit well with Microsoft’s longtime customers and forced the interface back into the traditional taskbar layout with Windows 8.1. Even the Surface devices default to the […]
As it has quickly become the new Windows standard, like XP before it, Windows 10 gets better and better with each major update. At its core, Windows 10 combines the best features of Windows 7 and 8 while ditching some controversial features, like the full-screen Start menu. Released in 2015, Windows 10 aimed to create […]
In a Windows Hardware Certification blog post, Microsoft has finally acknowledged this year’s first major Windows 10 update, currently code-named 21H1 and scheduled for release later this spring. Though the Windows Insider team (which releases beta versions of Windows) hasn’t yet talked about 21H1, the Hardware Certification blog post suggests that Microsoft will indeed stick […]
There are two types of people in this world — Mac and PC. Both sides make compelling arguments as to why the operating system within each is better, so the battle lines are clear. So, what do you do when you need to run specific applications on your Mac that aren’t compatible? What about those […]
If you’re dealing with a sluggish or unresponsive computer, you may be close to just giving up. While your misery is understandable, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Before you ditch your computer and spend hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a new one, there’s one last trick that can save you time […]
Enlarge Getty Images Google researchers have detailed a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware on Android and Windows devices. Some of the exploits were zero-days, meaning they targeted vulnerabilities that at the time were unknown to Google, Microsoft, and most outside researchers (both companies have since patched the […]
Enlarge / This screenshot of the Photos and Calculator apps comes from a video Microsoft product chief Panos Panay dropped on Instagram to demonstrate new UI concepts in March 2020. Microsoft We’ve been hearing rumors for a while now about a significant visual refresh planned for Windows 10 in 2021 under the codename “Sun Valley.” […]
Starting today, select Windows Insider beta testers can enjoy 64-bit app emulation on Windows 10 on ARM-based devices like the Surface Pro X. The new ability expands the capability of ARM-based laptops and PCs, opening up compatibility for both traditional 32-bit x86 apps, as well as modern 64-bit x64 apps like Autodesk. Coming as part […]
Enlarge / This demonstration of Microsoft’s Project xCloud as played with a Razer Kishi controller, attached to a standard Android smartphone, could be a hint of what’s to come to iOS devices in spring of 2021. Microsoft In a blog post today outlining everything from upcoming games to plans for Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft announced […]
Enlarge / I heroically resisted the urge to create a “WireGuard for Workgroups 0.3.1” image for this piece. Jim Salter This Monday, WireGuard founder and lead developer Jason Donenfeld announced a new WireGuard release for the Windows platform. The release is something of a godsend for administrators hoping to implement WireGuard as a replacement for more […]
Enlarge Microsoft Microsoft has published unscheduled fixes for two critical vulnerabilities that make it possible for attackers to execute malicious code on computers running any version of Windows 10. Unlike the vast majority of Windows patches, the ones released on Tuesday were delivered through the Microsoft Store. The normal channel for operating System security fixes […]
Enlarge / One upside of Windows 10 2004: You won’t find old install CDs all over the office two decades from now. Ramzi Haidar/AFP via Getty Images The Internet may have fun trying to guess the next natural feature of California or animal alliteration name for the other major operating systems, but Windows build naming […]