How to check what motherboard you have in two easy steps
The motherboard is, arguably, the most important component inside your PC. It’s the motherboard that dictates what kind of hardware you’ll be able to use, so it’s important to know…
Scores of people are downgrading back to Windows 10
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Microsoft continues to struggle with the adoption of Windows 11 among its users. Recent data from Statcounter reveals a notable decline in the operating system’s market…
How to Turn Off Those Pesky Start Menu Ads in Windows 11
Look, Ma! No ads!Screenshot: Florence Ion / Gizmodo I didn’t realize that Microsoft had pushed out the update that brought advertising to the Windows 11 Start menu until I started…
The 8 Most Annoying Things About Windows 11 and How Microsoft Could Make It Better
We’ve all been there before. You unbox your shiny new PC, everything preinstalled, and you’re so excited you’re practically molting in your chair in anticipation for it to boot up.…
How to automate tasks in Windows to make everything faster
In daily use of Windows 11 or Windows 10, you might notice that a lot of the things you do are repetitive. As soon as you turn on your PC,…
Here Are Some Easy Ways to Make Windows More Secure
There are a lot of different parts that make up Windows, and you’d be forgiven if you haven’t explored every single menu and dialog in Microsoft’s sprawling desktop operating system.…
Microsoft announces a new threat to push people to Windows 11
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/Getty Images Microsoft is sharing more details of its plans to transition customers still using Windows 10 from a free offering to a paid structure if they wish to…
Still Using Windows 10? Microsoft Will Charge Hundreds for Security Updates
Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto (Getty Images) We’ve known for some time that Microsoft is dropping support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. But on Tuesday, Microsoft announced just how much…
Still Using Windows 10? Microsoft Will Charge You Hundreds for Security Updates
Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto (Getty Images) We’ve known for some time that Microsoft is dropping support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. But on Tuesday, Microsoft announced just how much…
How to Screenshot on a Windows Laptop or Desktop
Want to capture that fleeting content flying past your screen? There’s a few simple commands you can use to screenshot on Windows PCs or desktops. On Windows 11 and Windows…