Windows 11’s 2026 Insider update is live, and it brings a fresh round of new features and changes for testers.

PowerToys also includes a utility called Command Palette, which will look familiar to anyone who has used PowerToys Run (or macOS Spotlight). Command Palette is also a launcher utility that can search ...

Did you just power on your computer only to find the Wi-Fi option missing? It's a frustrating and confusing problem. The good news is that it usually comes down to an underlying issue with Windows, ...

The Slimbook Executive is a thin and light laptop from Spanish PC company Slimbook that comes with a choice of Windows, Linux, or dual-boot options. Slimbook has been offering versions of the laptop ...

Phone activation for Windows has been discontinued. You'll have to use an online portal to activate Windows. The portal requires a Microsoft or business account. Microsoft has typically offered a few ...

Command Palette in PowerToys gives Windows Search a good run for its money in many areas. It can be overwhelming for some, but it is a powerhouse for others. We recently restarted our Closer Look ...

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For fixing Windows errors, we recommend Fortect: Fortect will identify and deploy the correct fix for your Windows errors. Follow the 3 easy steps to get rid of Windows errors: When running ...

Netstat helps you view active connections, open ports, and running network services. This guide explains how to run Netstat, read its output, and use the most helpful switches. You can see every TCP ...

Microsoft is testing a new version of the Run command window (summoned by pressing Win + R simultaneously) in Windows 11. The new version is based on Microsoft’s Fluent Design ethos, which infuses ...

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by running processes, background services, or open apps. However, for decades ...