You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver the same benefits for free. I put it to the test. I've been testing PC and ...

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On October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. Although they gave users ample time to switch to Windows 11, millions still rely on Windows 10 and cannot upgrade to the new OS ...

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Microsoft Office has long been the king of the office suite. Commonly used in the business and educational space, Microsoft Office is so ubiquitous that even non-tech people know what it is. Over the ...

You don’t need to pay $30 per month for these latest Office AI features. You don’t need to pay $30 per month for these latest Office AI features. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Interesting times for Microsoft users. The ever-popular Windows 10 retired almost a month ago, yet 4 out of every 10 PCs have not upgraded to Windows 11. Data suggests 500 million users could be at ...

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Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...