Windows Hello is the latest casualty of Microsoft’s buggy update history
Another Windows update, another round of unexpected headaches. This time, the culprit is a new Windows Hello bug that’s locking users out after Microsoft’s latest …
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Microsoft might make you buy a new Windows 11 PC to keep using Office 365
If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber who relies on Microsoft Office apps, you may have a big decision ahead. Microsoft decided to remove Office support …
Microsoft Recall still captures SSNs, passwords, and more – and there’s no way to stop it
Microsoft had to recall the Recall AI feature on Copilot+ Windows PCs earlier this year. In theory, Recall was supposed to be a great AI …
ChatGPT app for Windows is now available, with a few big caveats
OpenAI unveiled the first ChatGPT desktop app back in May when it unveiled GPT-4o and Advanced Voice Mode. However, the app was limited to Macs …
Microsoft releases CrowdStrike fix for the massive worldwide Windows PC outage
Everyone was minding their business on Friday when they discovered their flight was delayed, their bank wasn’t working, or the hospital couldn’t offer certain services. …
This isn’t the first time CrowdStrike’s CEO has been involved with a worldwide computer outage
The faulty software update that led to massive outages around the world was so destructive, some cybersecurity experts marveled at how it took down a …
Massive global Windows PC failure is crippling thousands of businesses
Update: CrowdStrike announced a workaround to take Windows machines from the recovery boot loop. The steps are at the end of the story. The Blue …
Windows 11’s creepy Recall feature has been recalled
When Microsoft unveiled the new Recall feature in Windows 11 I said it’s something I’ve always wanted: the ability to find stuff on my computer …
Apple’s ‘I’m a Mac’ guy ditched Apple and wants a Windows on Arm PC instead
Apple’s former “I’m a Mac” guy has been unhappy with Cupertino for a few years now. After Intel hired actor Justin Long for several commercials …
Soundblade might be the coolest Mac soundbar I’ve ever seen
Introduced during CES 2024, BlueAnt is finally releasing Soundblade, an under-monitor soundbar to elevate your desktop audio. Compatible with Mac, PCs, monitors, and laptop speakers …
How to disable Microsoft’s annoying new Windows 11 Start menu ads
If you own a Windows 11 computer, you are about to start seeing ads for apps that you haven’t downloaded in the Start menu. Thankfully, …
Why this Mac user hopes Microsoft’s Windows on Arm outperforms Apple’s M3 Macs
I’m a longtime iPhone and Mac user who isn’t likely to switch to a new ecosystem anytime soon. It’s not just about iOS or macOS. …
iTunes for Windows is finally being discontinued – here’s what to use instead
Apple is phasing out iTunes for Windows. Years after the company broke down its legendary software for the Mac into Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and …
Steam will lose support for Windows 7 and 8 on January 1, 2024
A vast majority of Windows users have updated to Windows 10 or Windows 11. According to StatCounter, nearly 95% of Windows desktop users have adopted …
LogoFAIL firmware attack could affect almost every Windows and Linux device
Researchers have created a firmware attack that can affect almost every Windows or Linux device. The attack is known as LogoFAIL, and it is exceptionally …
Windows is now an app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and… Windows 11
This isn’t the first time I have talked about running Windows on an iPad and on any other device that has support for web browsers. …
Maybe Microsoft should make Windows 11 smartphones
If you want a new smartphone, you really only have two options: iPhone or Android. These are the only two mobile operating systems in development, …
Microsoft to add one of the best photo editing features to Paint for free
Microsoft is adding one of the best photo editing features to Paint, and it’s going to be free. According to a new post shared by …
RIP Cortana on Windows: You should never have left Master Chief
There’s nothing like trying to sneak in a story at the end of the day on Friday in hopes that no one will notice! Cortana, …
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows, and I’m sad for Cortana
Goodbye, Cortana. It was a good run. Okay, Cortana isn’t dead but she may as well be with Microsoft’s latest announcement. The company hosted its …
Facebook is building a notification widget for Windows 11
Facebook is working on its next Windows 11 widget, and this one is trying to get you to open up — you guessed it — …
How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 and Windows 11
If you’re a Windows user hoping to learn how to take screenshots on your Windows PC, you have come to the right place. In this …
Windows 11 will soon have file recommendations and live captions in more languages
Windows 11 might soon recommend the file it thinks you are looking for. In a blog post, Microsoft announced the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build …
A new app-specific volume mixer is coming to Windows 11
It looks like Windows is getting an easier way to manage all of those audio sources. In a blog post, the company announced that it …
Ads are coming to the Microsoft Store
Ads are about to make their big debut in the Microsoft Store on Windows. Today, Microsoft announced the change, saying that developers can now advertise …
Spotify is getting a widget for Windows
If you’ve wanted to pop into your Spotify playlist and make an adjustment without interrupting your flow, Windows 11 might be the best bet for …
You’ll soon be able to see your Messenger chats as a widget on Windows
Developers are now able to create widgets for their apps on Windows 11 and the first third-party one to hit your screen is…from Meta? In …
