Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.

For a really long time, if you wanted to use Microsoft Office tools like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you needed to purchase a license for the software. Or you could subscribe to Microsoft 365. But ...

Windows 10 is officially no longer supported after today, and it's time to upgrade to Windows 11. As long as you have a supported PC, it's very easy to install. But therein lies the problem: Windows ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to ...

Ask about a specific Windows setting, and Copilot will link to it. Just click the link in the conversation to open the related screen. The new skill is currently available only for Windows 11 Insiders ...

From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...

When MS-DOS 5.0 was launched in 1991, one of its major innovations was the MS-DOS Editor, a classic text editor that quickly became popular with users. These days, it’s old news—yet fondly remembered.

If you’re experiencing no sound after installing Realtek audio drivers in Windows 11/10, you’re not alone. Many users have reported similar issues, where they either lose sound after Windows Update ...

They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads ...

After a mandatory Windows 11 security update wreaked havoc on some systems, Microsoft has released a hotfix to repair the damage. The original update, released Oct. 14, disabled mice and keyboards in ...

The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have waited are now choosing to update to Windows 11. If you’re one of them, congratulations on continued security updates and new features, ...