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There's no stopping Windows 11's Start menu ads now
Microsoft plans on rolling out ads and notifications in Windows 11's Start menu.
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Your Windows screenshots could be sharing info you cropped out
Newly-discovered vulnerabilities in the Windows Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch mean it's possible to view cropped-out parts of images.
Opinion
Windows 11's tabbed File Explorer is profoundly disappointing
Browsers have set the standard, and Windows 11's new tabbed File Explorer ignores that.
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Needy Windows 11 apps will beg you to pin them to your taskbar
Microsoft announced plans to allow Windows apps to pop up notifications asking you to pin them to the taskbar, as well as make them your default apps.
How-To
How to add other users to Windows 11 on PC
Need to add another person to your home computer? Not a problem. We'll guide you every step of the way.
News
Windows 11 may be slowing down your SSD again
The latest patch to Windows 11 appears to be slowing down storage devices like SSDs, though Microsoft promises a fix is forthcoming.
News
Microsoft is sending free USB drives to Windows 11's biggest fans
If you don't have a spare drive to install a new Windows 11 Insider Program Canary build, Microsoft might give you one for free.
News
5 just-launched Windows 11 features you need to try pronto
An unscheduled Windows 11 'quality update' in March 2023 adds a stunning amount of new features, including iMessage support and Bing AI Chat. These are the five you should try first!
How-To
How to use Microsoft Lists
Whether you need to track recipes or employee onboarding. Microsoft Lists will help you stay better organized and ahead of the game.
How-To
How to set up Windows 11's family safety feature
If you need to restrict your kid's online access, don't sweat it. We'll show you how to set up Windows 11's useful family safety feature.
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Snag legit Windows licenses for up to 65% off in PCWorld's Software Store
You need Windows. You don't need to break the bank. PCWorld's Software Store is selling Windows 10 and 11 licenses for as little as $50!
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Microsoft's new Windows 11 features arrive next week
What Microsoft is now calling the March 14 update for Windows 11 arrives soon, though hopes for a major fall feature release look gloomy.
News
Windows 11 might bring back the top taskbar
A preview build shows some basic — and currently broken — functionality for the top-pinned taskbar from older Windows versions.
How-To
Supercharge Windows with Microsoft's free PowerToys
Microsoft's PowerToys are a set of free Windows tools that accomplish common, useful tasks quickly. Here's how they help me, and how they can help you as well.
News
Windows 12 inbound? Microsoft paves way with Insider 'Canary' channel
Microsoft has launched a new Windows Insider channel, Canary, for cutting-edge Windows nerds who want to check out what might be Windows 12.
Updated
Fixed: Windows Calendar app is crashing after the latest update
The Calendar app within Windows appears to be crashing repeatedly after the February update, but there's a workaround in place.
Best Picks
5 free Windows power user tools we can't live without
Swap audio devices with ease, free up space in a flash, or even reprogram your keyboard with these 5 free Windows power user tools.
News
Windows 11's lackluster volume mixer is getting a serious upgrade
A Windows Insider Build shows a vastly improved volume mixer in quick settings, with access to output devices and individual app volume.
News
A pizza icon debuts today in Windows File Explorer
Microsoft launched a new Insider Dev Channel build of Windows 11 on Thursday, with a new audio mixer, Start badges, and… pizza?
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