W indows has reinvented itself multiple times, yet somehow, a handful of programs keep sneaking their way into every version. These old apps have seen everything: the XP glow, the Vista glass, the ...

Ripple effect: Windows 10 will reach end-of-life status in less than a month, despite its enduring popularity. Microsoft's temporary program to extend security updates for the operating system ...

Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. Windows Vista’s DreamScene feature is coming back so you might not need Wallpaper Engine anymore. is a ...

After years of relying on third-party tools, Windows is preparing to bring video wallpapers back as a built-in feature in Windows 11. Personally, I’ve always loved the idea of video wallpapers, so ...

A new feature spotted within one of the latest Windows 11 preview builds allows you to upload video files as a wallpaper. Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

Nearly two million people worldwide have lost the simple ability to feel steady. Now researchers have developed an experimental medical implant that promises to restore the sensory machinery ...

Learning how to use System Restore on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs can save you hours of frustration. This is especially useful at times when your system starts acting up after a bad update, failed ...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 creates System Restore points, that is, snapshots of your PC’s system files, settings and registry. But those points expire and are automatically deleted after 60 days, ...

Microsoft has changed how Windows 11 manages System Restore points after its June 2025 security update. The update, KB5060842, says that starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, System Restore points ...