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Windows 11's big yearly update comes to your PC: 5 new features to try first
If your PC recently got a big Windows 11 2022 Update, you have new tools and programs to check out.
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4 reasons to switch to Windows 11 (and 5 reasons not to)
We can't help but think that it's time to switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. But, to be fair, there are still compelling reasons to hold back.
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Microsoft Surface sales are tanking, Microsoft says
Microsoft's balance sheet from the first quarter of 2022 tells a familiar tale: cloud revenues up, PCs struggle. But this time, PCs are really, really, suffering, as is Surface.
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Notepad tabs, overhauled graphics settings appear in Windows betas
Microsoft released new Windows Insider previews for both the Beta and Dev Channels on Thursday, with new features that include a tabbed Notepad app, updated Settings, and a revamped Windows Spotlight.
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Microsoft execs partied with Sting in Davos hours before announcing layoffs
Microsoft paid for a private Sting concert in Switzerland the day before announcing it will cut 10,000 jobs.
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Paid Microsoft subscription perks quietly infiltrate more Windows apps
Microsoft now offers hidden Clipchamp benefits to Microsoft 365 users, one of a growing number of Windows "apps" (even Solitaire!) that are now just a front door for subscriptions.
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Microsoft Office may not open when you restore Windows 11
Users who roll back to an earlier restore point on Windows 11 22H2 (the Windows 11 2022 Update) may not be able to launch several apps, including Office.
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Microsoft will stop selling Windows 10 licenses in a few days
Microsoft has posted notifications on its digital download pages for Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Workstation stating that it will stop selling Windows 10 licenses at the end of January. Here are your options.
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Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees
The layoffs represent approximately 5% of Microsoft's total headcount.
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Windows 8.1 support dies today. Here's how to secure your PC
On January 11, Microsoft puts Windows 8.1 in the ground. Here’s how to ready your PC for a newer version of Windows.
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Microsoft's biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2022
From Microsoft Designer to the implosion of the HoloLens, these were Microsoft's best, worst, and what-the-#%!@ moments of 2022.
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The 1 major security precaution you should always enable on a new PC
When setting up a brand-new PC (or one new to you), don’t ignore this step—and especially don’t disable the feature later on.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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Finally! Windows Snipping Tool will add screen recording
Microsoft is adding a screen recorder to the Windows Snipping tool, allowing you to capture screenshots or video from your desktop.
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Windows 11's borked gaming performance is mostly fixed, Microsoft says
If you're suddenly seeing that big Windows 11 2022 Update hit your desktop, it's because Microsoft finally (sorta) fixed its game-breaking performance issues.
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This common time-saving shortcut can freak out your new PC
Paid tech support people hate this one trick that makes a newly built PC work right from day one.
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Windows 8.1 is on its deathbed. Prepare now
Windows 8.1 will end support in January, and there are only limited ways to migrate away from Microsoft's ancient OS without paying.
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Windows 11's 2022 Update can hurt game performance, Microsoft warns
Microsoft itself confirmed some game performance drops and stuttering in Windows 11's 2022 update.
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