The dawn of the Windows 11 era brings many questions. For now, the most pressing one may be: Will installing the Windows 11 beta screw up my system? Having installed the current Insider Preview on several laptops, the answer so far has been no. But what about performance? Will my laptop be faster with Windows …
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Windows 11 looks a little different. Here’s what’s changing
Windows 11 is the next version of Microsoft’s operating system, and it comes with a brand new design and some updated features. The company unveiled the new PC-powering software at a virtual event last week (here’s everything Microsoft announced). The Windows 11 beta download will be here in July, but for right now, the new operating system is only available …
Read More »Windows 10: Still seeing a printing error? Here’s how to fix it
If you’re a Windows 10 user who has been facing an annoying error when trying to print items from certain apps. Microsoft has a workaround as it works on a resolution, which should be ready in the next week, the company wrote on a support page. After installing a March update, KB5000802, you might see an APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error with a …
Read More »Microsoft Teams adds new features for easier meetings, whether you’re in the office or remote
As many companies begin reopening offices and moving to hybrid workforces, Microsoft is adding a slew of new features to Teams and Teams Rooms that’re designed to make it easier for co-workers to connect, no matter if they’re working from the office or from home. In the coming months, a new layout will arrive in Teams Rooms called front row, …
Read More »Windows 11 screenshots leak online, report says
Video and images of Microsoft’s upcoming operating system Windows 11 have leaked online, according to a Tuesday report from The Verge. With Microsoft revealing Monday that support for Windows 10 will end in 2025, the next generation of Windows appears to feature a new Start menu, home screen, startup sound and a more modern and Mac-like aesthetic. The leak originated …
Read More »Windows 10 support is ending in 2025
Microsoft has announced it’s sunsetting support for Windows 10 in October 2025, including across the Home, Pro, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations editions. The last day of support is slated for Oct. 14, 2025. The news, spotted Sunday by Thurrott, means Microsoft is ending its support for the operating system after a 10-year life cycle. Read more: Is Windows …
Read More »Microsoft to unveil redesigned Windows 10 at June 24 event
Microsoft will unveil its major Windows 10 redesign at a virtual event on June 24, the tech giant said Wednesday. CEO Satya Nadella and Chief Product Officer Panos Panay will introduce the “next generation of Windows,” which Nadella teased in his keynote address at the Microsoft Build developers conference last week. Rumors about the big Windows 10 update, reportedly codenamed …
Read More »New Windows 10 May 2021 update is here: How to download and everything else to know
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 …
Read More »Valve working on Nintendo Switch
Valve tends to keep its projects close to the vest. If the latest report is true, the company could lead a big change in PC gaming. The Steam owner is making a PC gaming device similar to the Nintendo Switch, according to Wired on Tuesday. There are few details available about this new hardware, but a recent update to Steam added …
Read More »Secure your Windows 10 machine in 6 easy steps, here’s how
As the Windows 10 May 2021 update rolls out to devices, it’s a good time to secure your Windows 10 machine. Whether you have a new device or one you’ve recently upgraded (you can still download Windows 10 for free, by the way, now that support for Windows 7 has ended), making sure you’re system is fully protected doesn’t have to …
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