There were a few ways to activate Windows 11/10 officially. However, Microsoft has now apparently killed one such way without ...

You can pick a custom keyboard shortcut, and you can decide to simply press that shortcut instead of pressing and holding it.

Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to ...

Valve has recently announced a new Steam Machine, and this small PC looks like it's going to be the talk of 2026. But what if you have an older PC or one of those fun little mini-PCs and want to have ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

Copilot’s limitations are ever-present, and it can lead you astray on even the basics. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. is a reviewer ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

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EA and Battlefield Studios have plans to tweak aim assist settings for Battlefield 6 controller users – but that hasn’t stopped PC players from digging into the files to turn off crossplay. Senior ...

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Microsoft's blog recently gave a firm warning: unsupported systems aren't just outdated, they're unprotected. That message targets anyone still using Windows 10, and it's serious. In Microsoft's ...