Retro Potato: Raymond Chen is once again sharing an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about the making of Windows 95. It turns out that building the setup process for the consumer-oriented operating ...

Platforms You don't need to wait for SteamOS to ditch Windows: I've been running Linux for the past 2 months and the revolution is already here Operating Systems It's PC Gamer's Gripes Week and you ...

Update 9/26 - A Microsoft spokesperson sent BleepingComputer the below comment: “Customers using Microsoft Defender are not impacted by this tool, and any attempt will be detected and blocked before ...

Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Now ...

As the support of Windows 10 comes to an end on October 14, 2025, it's now the time to sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to continue getting critical security updates after 2025.

Looking to log more miles? No matter what “running longer” means for you, we bet it’s a goal you think about often—and with our latest program, it’s finally within reach. In How to Run Longer, we’ll ...

It’s no secret that Microsoft is ending official support for Windows 10 in October. The tech giant has been chomping at the bit to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, and even allows Windows 10 users ...

The bidding process was questioned on Friday after the company, Public Partnerships LLC, admitted it had exchanged unspecified communications with state officials before the contract was awarded. By ...

Winboat is a new technology to run Windows apps on Linux. The app is currently in beta, but shows real promise. If the developers can deliver, this will be a game changer. Also: I've used Linux for 30 ...

If you don't plan to upgrade to Windows 11, you can still receive critical security updates -- and there's a way to get them for free. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, ...

If you've installed the big Windows 11 update that Microsoft pushed out in August (which also includes the new Black Screen of Death), you'll notice a brand new entry in Settings: Quick Machine ...

Since the end of support for Windows 10 is fast approaching, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my experience with the operating system. Although Microsoft is pushing hard for everyone to switch ...