Windows
SEE WINDOWS STORIES BY CATEGORY
News
New Windows 11 Start menu annoyingly hides oft-used actions
The Windows Start menu is undergoing a redesign that makes an unnecessary change.
Updated
Get Windows 11 for just $48 during July 4th weekend
PCWorld is offering a Windows 11 Home license for just $48 over the Fourth of July holiday with Windows 11 Pro deals available at just-as-steep discounts.
News
Copilot finally works on Windows 10 multi-monitor setups
It took Microsoft seven months to squash a Copilot bug that caused desktop icons to jump between screens.
Tip
This clever tip alerts you when apps are added to Startup in Windows 11
Did you know Windows 11 can immediately inform you when an app is added to the auto-start list?
News
Microsoft revives broken Windows update, but now breaks taskbars
The KB5039302 update remains problematic. The reboot loop issue might be fixed, but the taskbar is now unusable.
News
Latest Windows update causes reboot loop — what to do if you're stuck
The recently released KB5039302 update for Windows 11 causes some PCs to restart endlessly. Here's what you can do about it.
News
Windows 11 update adds new emojis, game suggestions, 7-Zip, and more
KB5039302 for Windows 11 brings minor innovations for emoji fans, gamers, and others.
News
Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission
Microsoft really, really wants you to back up files and folders to OneDrive.
How-To
WordPad disappears from Windows 11, but this trick brings it back
Microsoft no longer supports WordPad with Windows 11 version 24H2. Want to keep using it? Here's how.
Feature
Yawn. Windows' Copilot+ AI features feel like early tech demos at best
At launch—and without Recall—there's just not much here to get the blood pumping for Windows Copilot+ PC's.
News
Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts
Microsoft apparently wants Windows users to use connected online accounts so badly, it's chopping off parts of its own service page.
Opinion
Why are tech companies so willfully bad at privacy?
Some companies been around longer than some of us have been alive, but they refuse to learn from experience—and wonder why we’re hesitant about new tech.
News
New Windows update makes it easier to move files around
Microsoft is beta testing a new feature that could make your life a little easier.
News
Latest Windows update patches critical Wi-Fi vulnerability
A trio of security issues are fixed in this Windows Update, including a remote Wi-Fi driver exploit.
News
Microsoft hunts for fix to annoying Windows 10 taskbar bug
Windows 10 is currently annoying many users with a right-click problem in taskbar apps.
Feature
Good news! Most apps I've tried on Microsoft's Copilot+ Surface just work
Most apps work on Copilot+ PCs without a fuss. There are a few exceptions, though. I did some testing with a variety of apps—here's how it all went.
Feature
The Copilot key isn't working on some Copilot+ PCs. Here's how I fixed it
Microsoft's Surface Pro (2024) hit my doorstep with an unresponsive Copilot key. If your Copilot+ PC has the same problem, try this fix.
Feature
Surface Pro (2024) first impressions: This AI tablet needs more I
My first hour or so with the Microsoft Surface Pro (2024), or Surface Pro 11th Edition, suffered through unexpected reboots, a malfunctioning keyboard, and weird AI apps. Aside from that, this Copilot+ PC is terrific.
News
Windows 11's latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
The Windows 11 24H2 update shows how Microsoft is splitting Windows 11 users into Copilot+ haves and have-nots.
News