Microsoft erases guide for switching to local Windows accounts
Did you know that it’s entirely possible to use Windows 11 with a local-only account, the way it worked way back when computers still used floppy drives? You’d be forgiven…
6 powerful Windows apps that tweak, tune, and speed up your PC
With tweaking tools such as WingetUI or Microsoft PC Manager, you can not only improve settings in Windows 10/11, but also fix problems. This often works faster and more effectively…
Windows will give you access to your Android phone in Start Menu
TL;DR Microsoft is testing a feature that integrates Android or iOS devices right into the Start Menu. You’ll be able to send and receive messages and calls. You’ll also be…
Microsoft hunts for fix to annoying Windows 10 taskbar bug
Microsoft has confirmed an annoying bug in Windows 10: users who right-click on the taskbar are shown an incorrect “Open with” dialogue with the meaningless “How do you want to…
Windows 11’s latest update is kind of insane, in a bad way
Microsoft has split the future of Windows between two user groups: those with AI-powered Copilot+ PCs and those without. Microsoft now says that the latest version of Windows 11—that’s Windows…
Windows 11 is finally getting a popular time-saving Windows 10 feature
Windows 10 had a feature called Jump Lists that allowed you to open recently used files directly from the Windows Start menu. For whatever reason, this time-saving shortcut was removed…
Superior windows are coming to Mac
On June 10, Apple officially previewed this year’s major OS updates at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). In a few months, those with compatible devices will get to enjoy…
Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Important differences you should know
Your PC is capable of running not one, but two Windows apps designed to protect you and your system against online threats: Windows Security and Microsoft Defender. Telling them apart…
MediaTek chips for Windows on Arm are coming as early as 2025
Kris Carlon / Android Authority TL;DR MediaTek is designing chips to challenge Qualcomm’s dominance in the Windows on Arm ecosystem. However, Qualcomm has signed an exclusivity deal with Microsoft until…
Phone Link may soon add your Android device to Windows File Explorer
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft Phone Link will soon let you broadly access your phone from Windows File Explorer. The new feature of Microsoft’s Cross Device Experience Host…