Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my ...

The Steam Hardware & Software Survey results show that Windows 10's market share has dropped by 3.07%, almost the same amount that Windows 11's share has grown. This suggests that more PC gamers are ...

Even a decade-old Windows PC can feel surprisingly fresh with the right software, especially if you focus on tools that ...

Windows 11 (center) with Debloater and OO Shut Up, flanked by a MacBook Pro and a <$200 Linux Mint laptop (Tim Allen) This is a guest post by Tim Allen, principal engineer at Wharton Research Data ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

On November 20th, 1985, a then not-so-big company called Microsoft announced that Windows was commercially available. Read the full story of the Microsoft operating system below. Windows 1 to 11: The ...

Every time a new version of the Windows operating system (OS) is released, the countdown clock starts ticking on the end-of-support date of its predecessor. Windows 11 was released in October 2021, ...