Operating systems news

Cortana in Windows 10

Microsoft says it’s curtains for Cortana in Windows 11 (and 10) – but that’s no surprise

By Darren Allan published

Did anyone still use Cortana? Well, if you did, the digital assistant won’t be around in Windows later in 2023.

Person using a laptop inside at night

Microsoft gives one of its oldest apps dark mode in Windows 11

By Darren Allan published

Love the Paint app? You’ll be impressed with Microsoft’s latest changes.

Google Pixel Fold camera

Windows 11 gets ability to view phone photos... just as Apple cans a similar feature for Macs

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft has added a nifty feature to view photos from your phone’s camera roll right in File Explorer.

A PC gamer looking happy

Xbox App for Windows is making PC gaming more accessible

By Darren Allan published

New Xbox App puts accessibility front and center – and helps you find the games you want to play.

Young woman using a laptop inside at night

Bring an old PC back to life with Windows 10 thanks to the new bloat-free Tiny10

By Darren Allan published

Tiny10 – which is basically Windows 10 lite – has a new version to give life to an ancient PC.

Windows 11 desktop with widgets panel

Windows 11 has a nifty new feature – but enabling it is a hassle

By Darren Allan published

Windows 11 now has what might be its most useful widgets yet, but there’s a catch with getting them set up.

Windows 11 on a laptop

Windows 11 23H2 update is real, we’re told – but it could disappoint

By Darren Allan published

If rumors of Windows 12 arriving next year are right, Microsoft may take its foot off the accelerator with Windows 11.

Surface Pro 8 outside on a table showing Windows 11 desktop

Microsoft gets defensive and reminds users how great Windows 11 is

By Muskaan Saxena published

Microsoft has compiled a helpful (and passive-aggressive) list of the updates made to Windows 11.

An unhappy PC Gamer sat at their desk

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 mishap causes havoc with AMD graphics cards

By Darren Allan published

Windows 11 has gone rogue and replaced AMD’s graphics driver, giving some users a real headache.

Windows XP on a laptop with broken screen

Windows XP activation has been cracked – for those desperate enough to still use it

By Darren Allan published

Because Microsoft doesn’t validate product keys anymore – not officially – this could be a useful workaround for a niche set of users.

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