Windows coverage.

Bazzite has been an excellent OS for my second gaming PC, but I can't replace Windows 11 with it on my main rig — here's why

Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.…

Windows 11's system requirements killed my old laptop — so I made it a home server instead

Learn how a seemingly obsolete laptop, deemed unfit for Windows 11, can be repurposed into a money-saving, self-hosting powerhouse,…

I tested the top MacBook alternatives: See which Windows PCs actually beat Apple

I replaced my MacBook with the top Windows laptops.…

Own Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for just $33 through 8/9—no cloud dependency, no monthly payments

Go pro today.…

The Art of 64-bit Assembly

No magic. No shortcuts. No runtime to blame.…

Coding Agents Don’t Need Bigger Context Windows — They Need a Context Compiler

Most coding agents treat prompt construction like retrieval: gather more files, add more context, hope the model figures it out. But that approach breaks down fast. As context grow…

Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun

Windows 11 is about to go on a diet…

MPEG-4 Patent Expiration, RADV On Windows, Open-Source AI & Other July Highlights

Last month on Phoronix there were 257 original Linux/open-source related news articles and another 20 featured Linux hardware reviews / multi-page benchmark articles…

You should deep clean your Windows PC every year to keep it running smoothly — here's how I do it

Keeping it (c)lean…

I spent a $1000+ on a Windows handheld, but Sunshine made it obsolete

Streaming beats running on bare-metal where your connection allows…

Unexpected item in the bagging area as Windows Activation error pops up at check-in

Bags weighed down by a Microsoft license key…

Microsoft will make Windows work well with just 8GB RAM. We desperately need it

Optimizing the memory footprint is the next big goal for Windows. Let's hope Microsoft delivers on the promise.…

Windows has been quietly wearing out your SSD, and the fix takes one setting

Microsoft wouldn't take care of my storage, so I will…

10 Snipping Tool Hacks Every Windows 11 User Should Know

Snipping Tool is the default screenshot app for Windows 11, and it has a lot of hidden features that transform it into a power user tool.…

Windows 11’s next big priority: Making 8GB PCs less painful to use

Microsoft's Windows chief took to the Internet to outline his priorities for Windows for the remainder of the year: voice, setup, family, and low-end PCs.…

Microsoft is finally making fixing Windows 11's biggest problems a priority

Windows Chief Pavan Davuluri offered an update on the tech giant's ongoing plan to fix Windows 11.…

Windows 11 won't let me shut down without an update, and I finally found a way around it

It's not always the best choice.…

Windows 11’s right-click menu is about to get faster and less cluttered

Windows 11's right-click menu is getting an overhaul to fix slow load times, according to a new Windows Central report.…

Valve funding port of Linux RADV Radeon Vulkan driver to Windows — cross-platform effort already runs 'Counter-Strike 2'

Long-term effort can eventually pay off big dividends.…

Microsoft PowerToys is still the first app I install on every Windows PC

From better window management to faster file previews, PowerToys makes Windows easier to use in ways Microsoft still hasn’t built in.…

Microsoft finally has a Windows 11 upgrade everyone can get behind

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is investing in Windows 11 quality and fundamentals, continuing a push toward better performance, reliability, and everyday usability.…

Whats the best time to buy a TV? Not just Black Friday. Shop strategically during these 4 windows.

You can find a TV on sale whenever, but the best discounts only pop up a few times.…

Windows NT 4.0 brought the Win95 UI to servers 30 years ago today — milestone unifying modern Windows OS hit RTM in the Pentium era

It was also the last NT release to support Alpha, MIPS, or PowerPC CPU architectures.…

Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 through August 2

Windows 11 Pro adds more advanced security features, a streamlined interface, and gives you instant access to Copilot, all for under $10.…

Microsoft is reportedly fixing the really slow Windows 11 context menu, and we can customise it too

There's a good chance the rumor is true.…

I've complained about Windows Search for years, and Microsoft's latest fix addresses every frustration at once

Fixing Windows Search is something that should've been done a long time ago…

The man behind Windows' Task Manager says Apple's Activity Monitor "blows", so he's releasing his own

He's not seeing much push back from the idea.…

I used Everything, Windows Search, and File Pilot to find lost files fast, and there's one clear winner

You only need Everything…

Your Windows download keeps getting bigger, and AI is to blame - here's why it matters

It's not your imagination. Windows installation files have been creeping up in size. It might even be fair to call them bloated. And you'll never guess where the problem comes from…

Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI agent to Windows

Find answers, research topics, and automate tasks with AI.…

Windows has a hidden Wi-Fi diagnostic tool. Here’s how to use it

Struggling with dropped Wi-Fi or slow speeds? This hidden Windows command generates a full diagnostic report, no extra software needed.…

Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs

You can now start logging in using your fingerprint on desktop computers as well.…

3D Pinball for Windows (1995)

Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control

Microsoft is reportedly redesigning Windows 11's context menu with faster performance and user customization, allowing users to choose which apps and actions appear.…

How I free up Windows disk space and shred sensitive data for free with open-source BleachBit

Running low on hard disk space or just want to get rid of junk files? The free BleachBit utility can easily handle that assignment. Here's why it beats Storage Sense.…

Legendary Windows developer codes Task Manager for the Mac, says Apple’s ‘Activity Monitor blows’ — Microsoft gave original Windows Task Manager dev permission to reference Windows XP source code

Dave W. Plummer says he will release this new utility via the Mac App Store for free in Beta.…

As Linux gaming gains ground, Valve brings Mesa's powerhouse AMD driver to Windows

It can already run Counter-Strike 2.…

I gave up on Windows 11 and built a home server from a laptop I was ready to throw away

Move aside, Microsoft, let the Penguin take over…

RAMageddon is making it harder to find the best Windows laptops. These 8 are actually worth it.

See how the Asus Zenbook A14, Dell XPS 14, and other top-rated models compare.…

After a long wait, Dia browser is finally coming to Windows

Dia, the AI-first browser is coming to Windows this fall, opening a public beta waitlist for users who are eager to try it early.…

Microsoft reports Q4 Windows OEM and Devices revenue down 7% YoY, Xbox hardware revenue down 13%, and Xbox content and services revenue down 10% (Emma Roth/The Verge)

What Is OneDrive Photos? Microsoft Quietly Adds App to Windows 11

It's not Photos, it's not OneDrive: it's a brand new app that does a bit of both.…

Show HN: MandoCode Desktop – Native Windows AI Coding Assistant on Ollama .NET

The MandoCode AI coding agent as a native Windows app — WinUI 3 over the same open-weight-model engine as the CLI (Ollama + Semantic Kernel). Review diffs before they land, run pla…

Microsoft called Linux a cancer, and now it ships a real Linux kernel inside Windows

Microsoft loves Linux now, it seems.…

Your PC upgrade checklist starts here: Windows 11 Pro and Office 2021 for one $33 payment

Get the Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro bundle for $32.97 through August 9.…

Enjoy clean windows with over $100 off the Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni

Another task you can outsource to a willing robot.…

Show HN: A verification browser for AI agents – 13ms windows, one-call checks

Fast, interruptible verification browser for AI coding agents: 35 ms checks, pixel diffs, live human hand-off - hongnoul/hwatu…

Windows 11 Has a Dirty Little Secret, and LG Just Used It to Push Pop-Up Ads

You thought plugging in a new monitor was safe. Thanks to a dangerous Microsoft loophole, at least one hardware maker is turning standard PC accessories into adware delivery machin…

Still don’t have updated Windows Secure Boot certificates? Don’t panic

Microsoft says the Secure Boot certificate rollout is still ongoing and may take a few more months. Here's what you should do.…

Windows 11’s optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar

Windows 11 preview update KB5101684 speeds up the Start menu and taskbar, improves File Explorer, and rolls out more Secure Boot certificates.…

Windows BitLocker is fine. I still don’t trust it with everything

BitLocker may have vulnerabilities, but I’m still recommending it (and its Device Encryption derivative) to users.…

How to remap the Windows 11 Copilot key and restore your missing Right Ctrl button

Pressing the Copilot key on your laptop keyboard launches Copilot. But whether or not you use Microsoft's AI, you can remap the key to trigger a different feature.…

Three US states to deploy 60mph drones armed with pepper spray to neutralize school shooters — ‘Campus Guardian Angel’ drones can also smash windows and ram attackers

Anti-shooter system coming to at least three states this year.…

Valve Sponsors Work Bringing Open-Source RADV Driver To Windows

Valve has been sponsoring Collabora engineers with early phase, exploratory work for trying to bring the open-source Radeon Vulkan 'RADV' driver to Microsoft Windows.…

I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops

Dell’s new XPS 13 combines a compact aluminum design, sharp touchscreen, and approachable price to give Windows buyers a credible MacBook Neo alternative.…

I tried Dell’s sleek XPS 13 and it’s a breath of fresh air for budget Windows laptops

Dell’s new XPS 13 combines a compact aluminum design, sharp touchscreen, and approachable price to give Windows buyers a credible MacBook Neo alternative.…

Cracking Windows Open: Porting RADV to Win32

RADV’s experimental Windows port explores bringing Mesa’s open source Vulkan driver for AMD GPUs to real workloads while outlining the path toward stable support.…

VPN Provider Fights Microsoft's Hidden Windows Device Tracking

Windscribe VPN creates an experimental computer script that removes the mysterious Global Device ID (GDID) from a Windows PC, though it does break some functionality.…

We Cannot 100% Trust AI-Generated Output: A Concrete Example

This is a concrete real-world example showing how AI-generated results should not be 100% completely trusted.…

Microsoft's new sandboxed WSL AI layer changes everything about how Windows runs agents

I built it from source and threw a misbehaving agent at it…