These 4 downloads can ruin a Windows PC
I give a lot of advice about what you should do in your digital life. I give just as much about what you shouldn’t do. Take, for example, the things you should never Google. No, this is not because these searches are embarrassing. These rogue searches…
You might not have to wait for Windows 11 to run Android apps on your PC
Your Phone app lets Android phones run apps on Windows 10 PCs. Microsoft Windows 11 will release soon with a bunch of new features — including the ability to run Android apps (here’s how to download Windows 11). But Samsung Galaxy owners have…
Last-chance Labor Day deals, Fire TV Stick 4K Max launch, stunning smartwatch for $18, crazy air fryer deals, cheap Windows laptops, more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Labor Day might be long gone, but the deals out there right now are somehow even better than what we saw on Monday. We’re…
Get a 15.6-inch, Windows 11-ready HP laptop for a ludicrously low $269
If you need a usable, cheap PC for the new school year or just want something affordable and portable, head to Walmart today. The big box retailer is selling a 15.6-inch HP laptop for just $269Remove non-product link. That’s $100 off the MSRP and…
Windows 10 Zero-Day Exploit Triggered by Visiting a Website, Opening Office Documents
Windows 10 users are facing the threat of a new zero-day exploit which allows remote code to be executed. The bad news is, it can be triggered simply by visiting a website or opening a malicious document in Microsoft Office. As KrebsonSecurity reports,…
Lenovo’s first Windows 11 laptops are here, and they’re Ryzen-powered
In brief: Windows 11 is landing next month, and PC manufacturers are gearing up for the release with a slew of new devices. Lenovo just unveiled its first two laptops ahead of time, featuring high refresh rate OLED screens, AMD Ryzen CPUs, and a simple…
How Valorant Could Use TPM in Windows 11 for Anti-Cheat
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Windows 11 requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, which has caused some issues for PC builders with hardware that’s a few years old. The implications for TPM may reach…
Windows 11 compatibility: The PC Health Check app actually works now. Here’s how to use it
Microsoft will phase out Windows 10 support over the next few years, so it’s important to make sure your device supports Windows 11. Sarah Tew/CNET Windows 11 should work with most PCs, according to a company blog post about Microsoft’s first…
Does Windows 11 require TPM 2.0? We have good news and bad news
After initially claiming that Windows 11 won’t work on a PC without a TPM 2.0 (or Trusted Platform Module), Microsoft has now confirmed to Tom’s Guide that the OS actually requires only the older, much more common TPM 1.2 module — but also…
No one is going to go buy a new PC just for Windows 11
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central Ever since Microsoft announced Windows 11, the most contentious issue easily has been which PCs qualify for the upgrade. In a surprising move, Microsoft made a hard cut-off for computers that don’t meet…