Microsoft is working on a bunch of new features for Windows 11, including a new network speed test that you can access from ...

Microsoft has quietly revealed in a support document which Arm PCs will actually receive the Windows 11 26H1 update.

The network icon in the system tray's context menu and the Wi-Fi quick settings page in Windows 11 are getting buttons to let you quickly run a network speed test. (Takes you to Bing to do the speed ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

My very first problem was one I've written about before: Linux isn't generally compatible with Arm-based machines. Alas, two of the spare machines I had hoped to use for this project are outfitted ...

If you upgrade to the new Thunderbolt 5 standard, you will experience more speed and higher bandwidth for more screens, storage, peripherals and power.

From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than ...

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including long-anticipated taskbar fixes in Windows 11, ...

Acer's Veriton NUC AI packs lots of ports and gets the job done as a mini PC for basic work, but you can easily find much faster compact desktops for the same price or less.

Want a compact Bitcoin miner? A box that does nothing? A humping dog charging cable? On Amazon, you can buy all those weird ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Battery life anxiety is even less relevant now that PC manufacturers have sped up charging. Samsung promises “super-fast ...