You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

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If you already use a local account, the Windows 11 upgrade won't require you to use a Microsoft account. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Microsoft Teams often comes preinstalled and set to launch automatically on Windows 11, even if you never use it. While Microsoft integrates Teams into the operating system, it can be fully ...

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a paid subscription that provides security patches now that mainstream support of Windows 10 has ended. Free security updates and technical support are no ...

Microsoft is rolling out a fix for Active Directory issues affecting some Windows Server 2025 systems after installing security updates released since September. As Redmond explained when it ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the September 2025 security updates are causing Active Directory issues on Windows Server 2025 systems. As the company explains in a Windows release health dashboard ...

The end of Windows 10 is now just days away, and 500-milion-plus users need to upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll for extended security updates before October 14. But as dangerous as Windows 10 might be ...

Microsoft is removing known workarounds for local account creation in Windows 11 setup (OOBE), effectively making a Microsoft Account (MSA) mandatory for most users. The company cites proper ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

High FPS and stable Internet are easy to come by, but the real competitive edge comes from tweaks that cut those extra milliseconds of latency. In esports, or in certain games, those shaved ...