How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...
Engadget

The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC

It’s official: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. Thankfully, there’s a free and easy way to get another year’s worth of Extended Security Updates (which will take you to ...
CNET

Microsoft Says You Can't Upgrade to Windows 11? We Might Be Able to Help

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements. While many Windows 11 holdouts are now finally making the switch, a ...
ZDNet

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...
ZDNet

Can't sign up for Windows 10 security updates? Here's the fix

Microsoft's ESU program provides security updates for Windows 10. You normally just head to Windows Update to register for the program. If the option doesn't appear, there are ways to trigger it. You ...
The Verge

Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it

Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...
PC Gamer

This Redditor is playing Battlefield 6 on an AIO cooler and I can't for the life of me figure out why

If, like me, you find the propensity for hardware manufacturers to plonk screens on everything somewhat baffling, though of course harmless, then perhaps you hadn't considered the possibility of, er, ...
PC World

Security cameras and the law: What you can (and can’t) record

You’ve installed a camera to keep an eye on your front door. One afternoon a package goes missing, so you check the footage. Sure enough, someone walks up, grabs ...
Inverse

Here Are 6 Of The Best Demos In October’s Steam Next Fest

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Steam Next Fest, the week-long demo festival held multiple times per year, is a great way to find your next ...
The Escapist

Fellowship servers can’t handle the amount of MMO players rushing to play Early Access

Fellowship’s long-awaited Early Access is upon us – but some of us may have to wait as servers continue to struggle with the influx of players. Fans of the genre have heavily anticipated the ...
PC Gamer

Arrowhead is delaying Helldivers 2 updates to fix its performance problems: 'We're focusing way more on addressing these issues to make sure this sort of thing doesn't happen ...

Third Person Shooter As bugs and bad performance spoil an otherwise excellent Helldivers 2 update, Arrowhead CEO says its 'technical debt is crippling' Third Person Shooter Helldivers 2 devs say ...
PC World

Switching to Windows 11’s dark mode saves my eyes at night

Most of the time I’m happy with Windows Light mode for my Windows look, but when it gets dark the glaring brightness of Light mode can be a little too much for my eyes. That’s when I like to switch to ...