Microsoft debuted a new visual style with Windows 11, but 4 years on there are still parts of the operating system that seem to be from a different era. That includes the venerable Run dialog box, ...

Windows 11 has been out since October 2021, and by now, you're likely familiar with its most noticeable changes. You already know about — and probably frequently use — the centered Start Menu and its ...

The feature, part of the Windows November 2025 security update, lets you use Windows Hello to sign in to any app or service with passkeys stored in 1Password. It’s a nice option if you prefer ...

Running Windows 11 on a Mac equipped with Apple Silicon has become a practical and accessible solution, thanks to advanced virtualization tools like Parallels Desktop. Whether your Mac features an M1, ...

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TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. The ransomware first launched ...

Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

Microsoft is set to officially retire Windows 10 on Oct. 14, ending the operating system's security and feature updates. Though that's sad news for the hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users out ...