There’s No Saving Windows 11. It’s Time for Windows 12

Windows 11 is an overencumbered, slop-filled mess. Microsoft keeps shoving new Copilot AI features into its operating system, ...
Tribune Online on MSN

8 things you can do with your laptop’s USB port beyond charging

Your laptop’s USB port is one of the most underrated features on your device. While many users see it simply as a charging outlet or a place to plug in a flash drive, it actually serves as a powerful ...
CNET

Malware Is Scary. Here's CNET's Guide to Cleaning an Infected Laptop

Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected ...
PCMag on MSN

I tested 4 Windows debloating tools. Spoiler: They're basically useless

Debloat tools promise a faster, cleaner Windows 11 in a few clicks. In reality, they barely change performance and sometimes ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Confirms It Will Not Fix Windows Lock Screen Clock Glitch

Microsoft has officially decided to ignore a specific visual clock glitch on the Windows Secure Lock Screen. The 30-second ...
TidBITS

What Anthropic’s Mythos and Project Glasswing Mean for Your Apple Devices

AI is accelerating the discovery of security vulnerabilities, transforming the landscape of digital security. But Apple users are in a good spot, thanks to Apple’s focus on security and control over ...

500 Million Windows PCs Are About to Become Unsafe—Now There’s a Free Upgrade to Keep Them Running

Though Windows 11 upgrades are also free, more than 500 million Windows 10 PCs are ineligible due to system requirements they ...
Bleeping Computer

Apple pushes first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit flaw

The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Thomas Espach, with the new update available on iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, macOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.2. This release is the first time Apple ...
PC Magazine

A Free One-Click Fix for Slow Computers? I Put Microsoft's PC Manager App to the Test

Microsoft's PC Manager promises to optimize your machine's performance at no cost. I tried it out to see if it's good enough to replace third-party tools. I've been testing PC and mobile software for ...
Yahoo

Computer Scientists Caution Against Internet Age-Verification Mandates

Effective January 1, 2027, providers of computer operating systems in California will be required to implement age verification. That's just part of a wave of state and national laws attempting to ...
Wired

The Best Alternative Operating Systems to Get Google Off Your Phone

Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won't Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...