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Microsoft Windows 11 Review

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A radically modernized, more consistent design for Windows belies what is really more of an evolutionary update to the world's most popular desktop operating system.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Copy and Paste Text Between Your Android Phone and Windows PC

Make the most of the Windows universal cloud clipboard with this nifty trick for Android users.

By Lance Whitney

How to Use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection

Do you need to remotely access and control another Windows PC? Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection tool can help you get it done. Here's how to set it up.

By Lance Whitney

Even Some Microsoft Employees Can't Upgrade to Windows 11

About 190,000 Microsoft employee devices qualified for a Windows 11 upgrade, but an undisclosed number must remain on Windows 10 until their next device refresh, Microsoft says.

By Michael Kan

PC Trouble? How to Check for Memory Problems in Windows

When Windows isn’t working correctly, one possible culprit could be faulty memory. Here's how to check your computer for memory problems on Windows 10, Windows 11, or an earlier OS.

By Lance Whitney

How to Downgrade From Windows 11 to Windows 10

Not a fan of Microsoft's newest operating system? You can go back to Windows 10, but you only have a certain number of days to revert your OS.

By Lance Whitney

Windows 11 Adoption Is Lower Than Windows XP, Survey Claims

The survey comes from Lansweeper, which looked at usage data from 10 million Windows devices from both consumers and businesses.

By Michael Kan

Microsoft: No Plans for More Windows 11 Taskbar Customization

The company says there just isn't enough user demand at the moment to justify working on the ability to pin the taskbar to the side or top of the screen in Windows 11.

By Michael Kan

Customizing Windows 11: How to Change Default Apps

Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types of documents, music, photos, and videos, though browsers get a reprieve from this system. Follow these steps to set default apps for all your file types.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Use Safe Mode to Diagnose a Problem in Windows 10 or Windows 11

Is Windows misbehaving? One diagnostic technique you can try is Safe Mode, which launches Windows in a barebones fashion by preventing certain drivers and other items from loading.

By Lance Whitney

How to Launch Windows Without Entering a Password

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can easily dodge the login password—completely or by setting up an alternative means of authentication.

By Lance Whitney

How to Customize and Control the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11

The good old command prompt is still handy, robust, and customizable in Windows 10 and 11.

By Lance Whitney

Boost Your Productivity With Our Top 20 Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts

You can mouse through menus all day, or simply press two or more keys at once for quick results in Windows 11. We walk you through our favorite time-saving tips.

By Michael Muchmore

How to Make Windows Easier on Your Eyes

Are you having trouble seeing your computer screen? Here's how to adjust the size, color, and other screen elements in Windows 10 and 11.

By Lance Whitney

Microsoft Windows 10 Review

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Windows 10 is a feature-packed, polished operating system suited to a huge variety of users. Recent updates haven't added major new features, and now that Windows 11 has arrived, Windows 10 takes a back seat.

By Michael Muchmore

Windows 11 Adoption May Have Stalled

Stats from AdDuplex show Windows 11 installations only went up by 0.1% last month.

By Michael Kan

How to Sync Your Windows 10 and 11 Settings Across Multiple PCs

You can use the same settings on all your Windows 10 or 11 computers or keep each one unique.

By Lance Whitney

Find Things Faster: How to Search in Windows 10 and 11

The Windows search feature seems pretty simple, but it can be even more effective with the right tweaks. Here are some ways to control your searches in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

By Lance Whitney

How to Use the Narrator in Windows to Read Your Screen Aloud

Narrator is a screen reader and text-to-speak tool that allows you to hear text and screen elements read aloud. Here's how to use this accessibility feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

By Lance Whitney