Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy updates, boot failures, ...

Microsoft’s strict Windows 11 requirements have turned a routine upgrade into a referendum on who deserves modern software.

Moving from Windows to Linux doesn't require much of a learning curve and brings some real benefits, but you need to accept a few compromises.

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over ...

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how ...

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Microsoft is working on a useful upgrade for Phone Link that fixes one of the most annoying parts of streaming Android apps on Windows 11. A new expanded view option lets you stretch Android apps ...

In context: Despite being released many moons ago, Windows 7 continues to be remembered fondly by millions of users. In fact, some people are still using the old operating system for gaming tasks. Now ...

The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. is a ...

Making a program run on startup in Windows ensures your essential apps load the moment you sign in, and in this guide, we’re going to show you how to do that on Windows 11.

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...