Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my look back at the dozen best changes and additions to the OS. I've been ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

TL;DR: Microsoft ended Windows 10 support, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11, which demands higher hardware and a Microsoft Account with internet access. CyberCPU Tech demonstrated ways to ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over your Windows 11 system? Beneath its polished interface lies a maze of pre-installed apps, intrusive tracking features, and bloated settings ...

Fresh options in Windows 11 25H2 let you get fancy with the screen that appears before you log in to your PC and after you lock it. Here’s how to get the most out of widgets on the underutilized lock ...

At the end of July 2025, Microsoft reached a big milestone and came one small step closer to its goal of making Windows 11 the most popular version of Windows. For the first time ever, Windows 11’s ...

TL;DR: The Battlefield 6 early access beta disables DS4Windows due to anti-cheat detection, preventing PlayStation DualShock 4 controller use via this software. However, PS5 controllers are fully ...

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 38 changes, including improvements to the taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. The ...

Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs preventing the Start Menu from launching and breaking scanning features on USB ...

Apple’s transition to its M Series chips has significantly reshaped the Mac ecosystem, delivering unparalleled performance and energy efficiency. However, this shift also marked the end of Boot Camp, ...