Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated environment.

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PCWorld highlights 20 free Windows applications that address common PC frustrations, from poor search functionality to audio control issues. Featured tools include Microsoft PowerToys for system ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft officially retired mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, but the situation is becoming more nuanced. End users can enroll in the Extended Security Updates ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the April 2026 security updates are causing failures in third-party backup applications using ...

Microsoft says it hears the complaints people have about the current state of Windows, and it wants to fix them. One of those fixes is another overhaul for its Windows Insider Program, the public beta ...

Xbox On: A few months after first introducing the feature, Microsoft is now bringing its Xbox mode to all Windows 11 devices. According to early benchmarks, the dedicated runtime environment may offer ...

The Windows Insider channels are also being simplified to Experimental and Beta.

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PCWorld highlights Peek Desktop, a free Windows utility developed by Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman that’s inspired by a similar macOS Sonoma feature. The tool allows users to instantly hide all open ...

Convert aging DVDs to MP4 with WinX DVD Ripper Platinum, then upscale them to 4K for smoother playback on today's TVs, ...