Microsoft really does not want you to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account or internet, and the latest builds go the extra mile to block possible bypass methods.

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

Discover 7 surprisingly old Windows Command Prompt commands that remain valuable for PC troubleshooting and maintenance today, despite their age.

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

Microsoft recently released Copilot 3D, a 3D image generation tool. It is currently free to use. Here, we will see how to use Copilot for 3D image generation. After signing into Copilot with your ...

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet requirement during the setup process. In a new Windows 11 test build released today ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

North Korea’s Contagious Interview spreads AkdoorTea and TsunamiKit to steal crypto and infiltrate global developers.

A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence,” citing the company’s continued use of an obsolete and vulnerable form ...

Security risks are real: Using Windows 10 after October 15 exposes your devices to unpatched vulnerabilities and makes you a target for malware and hackers. Hardware can be a hurdle: While the Windows ...

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...

Microsoft has started testing a big improvement to the Windows Studio Effects feature on Windows 11 that finally addresses my biggest issue with Microsoft's AI powered webcam tool — the ability to ...