Fortunately, disabling unnecessary background services or apps is simple, and you can improve your PC's performance -- whether it's new or old -- by freeing up system resources once dedicated to them.

Microsoft has expanded its AI actions within File Explorer into mainstream PCs, and connected third-party services to boot.

AutoHotKey can be installed and used for free on Windows. If you want to use AI but don't like the idea of a third party using your queries or data to train their LLMs, consider the open-source Ollama ...

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It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast ...

Microsoft wants to phase out fragmented, individual updates for third-party apps across its OS and launch a central platform within Windows Update, similar to Android or macOS. When he's not battling ...

Previously limited to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, the app opens a 'companion window' on your PC, allowing you to easily use the AI chatbot alongside any other Windows programs. Although ChatGPT has long ...

The Windows App has been updated to work as a Remote Desktop app, providing a reliable experience on all devices. It allows secure access from any location to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, ...

I've heard your pleas, and have had them myself. For iPhone owners who also use Windows, sending and receiving Messages from your desktop can take some finessing. I'll show you how I got it to work.

While Windows is a powerful operating system for productivity, so much of what we do with work these days revolves around the web. Whatever your browser of choice — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, or ...

Google's Essentials desktop app will appear on the Start menu in some new Windows laptops, starting with HP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...