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PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11
By Ben Wilson published
Armed for x86-64 Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.
Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer
By Sean Endicott published
Saved you a click Microsoft just changed how you install apps through the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. The new experience reduces the required number of clicks but has caused some controversy.
Microsoft snuck another ad into Windows 11 over the weekend, but will it be added to your PC?
By Sean Endicott published
It won't stop Windows 11 may soon feature an add for Game Pass within its Settings app. Microsoft started testing the advertisement among Insiders over the weekend.
How to turn down brightness on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Beginners Can't find the brightness controls on your PC? Here's the help you need on Windows 11.
Why pay for Microsoft's exorbitantly priced subscription for Windows 10 when you can get a threefold cheaper upgrade for Windows 11?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Windows 11 Pro and Home are heavily discounted at Woot for a limited period. It might be time to upgrade from Windows 10.
Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today
By Sean Endicott published
Extending an Arm Vivaldi and its focus on privacy will soon be optimized for Windows 11 on Arm.
Office LTSC 2024, which gets you Office without a subscription, is here in preview, but it's probably not for you
By Sean Endicott published
No subscription The next version of Office LTSC is here in preview but only for commercial customers.
The best prices for Microsoft 365 in April 2024
By Sean Endicott last updated
All the apps! You don't have to pay full price for Microsoft 365, thanks to these discounts and deals.
How to protect folder with password on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Lock it! On Windows 11, you can follow these steps to create a password-protected folder using the built-in virtual hard disk technology and BitLocker.
The Windows 10 Settings app is the latest attack vector Microsoft will use to push you to sign up for a cloud account
By Sean Endicott published
Here we go again Microsoft has started testing a notification in the Windows 10 Settings app that encourages you to use a Microsoft account.
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