Category: Computing

The new Windows 10 version 2004 update is rolling out slowly to compatible devices, although some users will wait a little longer for it . […]

Microsoft’s big May 2020 update for Windows 10 is here, and it contains many new features and changes. This is not one of those subtle […]

It’s strange to think of using a calculator in 2020 when almost everyone has a smartphone or laptop within their reach, but Texas Instruments calculators […]

Nothing is sexy, like I’m using a package manager to install apps instead of double clicking on boring executables . It just rolls off the […]

Launching apps in Windows 10 is easy: just click the Start button, start typing the name of the app, and chances are good that you […]

Using DNS over HTTPS (DoH) can make your web browsing more secure by hiding websites that your computer is accessing from strangers. We’ve looked at […]

There are two reasons for installing the latest version of Windows 10 PowerToys. First, and most importantly, PowerToys will start self-updating soon. You don’t have […]

If you’re a professional photographer with a Canon DSLR (or just happen to have one), you can now use your camera as a webcam thanks […]

Microsoft has taken an official position on one of the most controversial issues on the Internet, vigorously going over to minimalism in the “one space […]

Gaming is great and all, especially during the pandemic, and especially now that you can play an improved version of Minecraft with real-time ray tracing, […]

Whatever you say about Bing as a search engine, it has gorgeous wallpapers that make the whole experience almost worth it. There are many websites […]

Microsoft releases two major Windows 10 overhauls every year, and the first major update of 2020, Windows 10 version 2004, is just a couple of […]

Downloading a Windows update can be risky these days , but Windows 10 Patch Tuesday this week seems more important than most. The update includes […]

It often happens that troubleshooting in person is not possible. Maybe you and the other person live in different cities, or you work in different […]

The latest build of Windows 10 Insider now supports wireless file transfer between the Samsung Link to Windows app and the Microsoft Your Phone app […]

Depending on how creative you are, a virtual background can make video calls that much more interesting . But they can also be used for […]

The hard-core developers at Microsoft are gradually releasing fun new utilities that Windows users can tinker with. These PowerToys tend to add some quirky but […]

Staying on top of the news is important, but if you’re not downloading a news aggregator app , it can be difficult to keep up […]

As social distancing forces more and more people to work remotely or take classes online, many people have lost access to the Microsoft Office application […]

According to numerous user reports of bugs , Windows 10 update KB4535996 contains several critical bugs that may prevent some users from using their PCs. […]

Windows 10 will soon receive a host of new system icons that will give a much needed update to the look and feel of the […]

USB peripherals can leave your computer vulnerable to hackers. Data security firm Eclypsium says that most Windows and Linux-based peripherals use “unsigned” firmware, which makes […]

Once again, the latest Windows 10 patch, KB4532693 , can run you into an annoying error. Some Windows users who installed it reported that their […]

In an ideal world, every new Windows 10 PC – or every new installation of Windows 10 – would be free of pesky apps and […]

January 14, 2020 was supposed to mark the end of official support for Windows 7, but new bugs keep popping up and need Microsoft’s attention. […]

Microsoft’s November Update for Windows 10 (version 1909) added a new quick search bar to File Explorer to help users find files on their computers. […]

The “latest” update for Windows 7, version KB4534310 , appears to contain a new bug that will require at least one more patch to be […]

While your math teacher (or your child’s math teacher) may not let them carry a laptop to their math class, I still think it’s great […]

One of the biggest issues holding people back from updating their (really) legacy copies of Windows 7 is application compatibility. If you have some super-specialized […]

Welcome to the last day of Windows 7 – the last day that Microsoft releases security updates for its legacy operating system . While you […]

If you are a Windows user, all Patch Tuesdays should be important, except when Microsoft runs a patch and actually makes your Windows system worse […]

Microsoft just released the adorable Dogs and Cats desktop background pack if you were looking for a way to make the wallpaper on your Windows […]

If you’re reading this, you probably know how to upgrade from one version of Windows to another. While this is a simple process, it’s tedious […]

Microsoft plans to release Edge via Windows Update on January 15th. We had a great time playing with itas the Chromium version of the browser […]

Microsoft accidentally released another unnecessary Windows 10 update. KB4532441 was released this week to regular Windows 10 users, although it was intended for those using […]

Are people still using Windows 7? Absolutely. And if they stick with it until January 14 this coming year, they’ll have to pay Microsoft a […]

Microsoft prohibits some computers with older versions of AVG and Avast antivirus software and outdated Qualcomm WiFi drivers from installing Windows 10 versions 1809, 1903 […]

Here’s the good news: if you haven’t updated your Realtek Bluetooth drivers in a while, or don’t even know what it is, you can finally […]

Microsoft releases small updates to Windows 10 fairly regularly, keeping larger patches, tweaks, and features for a bi-annual release. In fact, we only had one […]

Unlike the small, regular updates that Windows 10 receives throughout the year, Microsoft does two major OS overhauls each year – in the spring and […]