Not sure if your PC is compatible with Windows 11? Here’s how to check
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 dropped in October (here’s our full Windows 11 review), and with it came…
Microsoft warns EVERY Windows 10 and 11 user to check their PC right now
WINDOWS PC users have been left open to two security flaws after an attempt to patch them was botched. Millions of Windows users are being told to stay vigilant because the issues are already being exploited by hackers. 1 All new versions of Windows are…
Windows 11 laptop trackpads take big step toward competing with Apple’s Force Touch
Windows 11 laptops could get a big boost when it comes to trackpads, thanks to technology that Boréas and Cirque just unveiled. The two companies announced GlideSense with Boréas Piezo Haptic Trackpad technology earlier this week. The trackpad module…
Chrome OS, Linux, macOS or Windows: The benefits of each OS for your laptop
Unsure of which operating system you want to run on your laptop? Jack Wallen offers some key benefits of the available choices. Image: GettyImages/Maryna Andriichenko Laptops are an indispensable piece of hardware that are far more flexible than…
7 Tips to Improve Battery Life on Windows 11
Whether you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 on an existing laptop or you have a brand new one with Windows 11 pre-installed, Microsoft is promising that its latest operating system will give you more time between charges than ever before. However, every…
Qualcomm Deal May Be the Reason Windows on ARM Laptops Suck
Photo: Gizmodo Let your Mac-owning friends boast all they want about the blinding speeds of Apple’s new M-series chips, because who needs fast performance when you have freedom of choice? That’s one of the benefits of buying a PC—or at least, it’s…
Seven Knights 2 Debuts on Windows PC Following Global Launch
Published: Nov. 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After a highly momentous global launch, Netmarble is thrilled to share that Seven Knights 2, the sequel to the long running mobile roleplaying…
Microsoft is increasing the pace of Windows 11’s rollout
If you’ve been patiently waiting to install on your PC, Microsoft has good news. The company announced today it’s increasing the pace of the operating system’s rollout, and making it more broadly available. Provided your system is running version 2004 or…
Windows 10 is a security disaster waiting to happen. How will Microsoft clean up its mess?
In less than four years, Microsoft will draw the final curtain on Windows 10 after a 10-year run. Windows 11 FAQ Everything you need to know What’s new in Windows 11? What are its minimum hardware requirements? When will your PC be eligible for the…
Alexander: Some users of Windows 11 Home can avoid unwanted encryption
The good news about Windows 11 automatic encryption is that at least some readers can avoid the problem. In the last two columns, I’ve warned that Microsoft had set Windows 11 Home and Pro operating systems to automatically encrypt consumer data. I…