There is a certain Windows 11 feature that, if turned off, requires a clean installation of the OS from scratch whenever you ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft has quietly discontinued telephone activation for Windows 10 and 11, eliminating the last method to activate Windows without an internet connection. Users calling the ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

The last Windows 11 preview build of the year is out for Insiders on the Dev and Beta Channels, and with it, Microsoft is showing how tasks from AI agents will appear on the taskbar. Microsoft’s ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 28020.1362 to Canary Channel testers, and while the update introduces new features, it also delivers a long list of important fixes. This build focuses heavily ...

Here’s how the new taskbar is supposed to work: Why this is important: This update signals a shift in how we’ll use our PCs. No longer will real-time AI be tucked behind apps. Instead, it’s becoming ...

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Microsoft is fundamentally restructuring its Windows operating system to become what executives call the first "agentic OS," embedding the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents to operate ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

A pro method to minimize under-eye lines without creasing: targeted base, skip foundation under eyes, use tinted eye primer and neutral shadow to disguise texture, plus lower-lash mascara tips.

Threat actors supporting Russia's geopolitical interests are using Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) to obfuscate their activities from Windows endpoint security tools. The group is tracked as "Curly ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...