Using virtual desktops in Windows 10 can be highly advantageous, particularly for anyone with a single-monitor setup. If you’re still working from home due to the pandemic and juggling several different projects on the same computer, multiple desktops can be a life-saver. (And now, if you’re one of the many who are upgrading to Windows 11, …
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Windows 11 kicked off its gradual rollout to eligible devices last month, meaning that Windows 10 will eventually retire with Windows 7 in the graveyard of Microsoft operating systems. But if you’re still using Microsoft’s older OS, don’t stress. Microsoft will continue to support Windows 10 until Oct. 14, 2025. (The Windows 10 November 2021 update is now available.) That …
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Time is running out to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft no longer offers support for Windows 7, and now the company has launched Windows 11. If you’re still running an older version of Windows, keep in mind that Windows 11 will only be available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, not older versions. Anyone on older operating systems will …
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Troubleshooting an old and slow PC isn’t a fun experience, but it’s also something you can do on your own at home. In addition to common issues to look for, there’s another task you should take on — create a bootable USB drive. I know, I know. The first time I heard the term “bootable USB,” I felt a tinge …
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The Windows 10 May 2021 Update (also known as version 21H1) started rolling out to compatible devices last Tuesday, Microsoft said in a blog post. The operating system update is the latest since the October 2020 update, and includes a few new features like Windows Hello multicamera support and security fixes. (If you’re running Windows 7 ($5 at Target), you can …
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It’s far too easy to ignore the Windows prompts reminding you to create a backup of your PC. I’ve done it many times. Most of my files are backed up to some form of cloud storage, be it OneDrive or iCloud Drive. However, those files aren’t everything I have on a PC. There are settings, applications along with other odds …
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If you use a Microsoft laptop or desktop running Windows 7, your security is unfortunately obsolete. Microsoft officially ended support for that operating system in January 2020, which means that the company no longer offers technical assistance or software updates to your device — including security updates and patches. The move came as part of a planned effort to phase …
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It’s been almost two years since Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 7 in January 2020. The end shouldn’t have come as a surprise to Windows users: Microsoft promised 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released in October 2009, before shifting focus to supporting newer technologies, like Windows 11. That means Microsoft no longer offers technical assistance …
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On Tuesday, Microsoft’s Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon) October 2020 Update began rolling out for all Windows 10 users. Like most fall updates, this one (also known as Windows 10 version 20H2) is focused on refinements instead of major new features, but will include the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser, and updates to the Start menu, taskbar and notifications. (If …
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Microsoft celebrated the 25th anniversary of Windows 95 on Monday with a short video. The 38-second clip shows how far the operating system has come since its launch on Aug. 24, 1995. You can see the original, gray Start menu button with the Microsoft flag transition to the four panels we recognize today. The video takes you through the evolution …
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