Task Manager is fine. These are better.

From MSI installers to AppX, MSIX, and the modern Microsoft Store: the full history of how Windows learned to package apps.

Developers are shifting to web apps on Windows as trust in Microsoft’s UI frameworks declines, raising concerns about WinUI 3's future.

Microsoft finally acknowledged complaints about Windows 11. The company is promising sweeping changes to a slew of features. Windows Insiders will have a greater voice in upcoming releases.

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...

We're back to settle what has become an age-old debate: does Windows 11 or Windows 10 deliver better gaming performance? Microsoft has been rolling out Windows 11 25H2 for the past few months, an ...

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...

ESU on sale now — if you need it. Republished on October 16 with Microsoft’s bold new AI update and a reminder from the U.S. government that you must secure ongoing Windows updates. If Microsoft’s ...

Today is the official end-of-support date for Microsoft’s Windows 10. That doesn’t mean these PCs will suddenly stop working, but if you don’t take action, it does mean your PC has received its last ...

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: "I need to purchase a new/updated ...

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...