Latest articles by Sean Endicott
RIP Maps: Windows 11 to kill off another Windows Phone relic
Apps Microsoft will remove the Windows Maps app from the Microsoft Store in July 2025, marking the end of a legacy app dating back to Windows Phone.
My favorite Windows File Explorer replacement just got better
Apps A new update for the Files app refines its interface and features, making it a stronger and more customizable alternative to File Explorer.
This Game Boy cartridge runs Windows 3.1 — sort of
Windows This Game Boy cartridge places a replica of Windows 3.1 in the palm of your hand.
PC shipments surge ahead of the death of Windows 10
Computing Global PC shipments rose sharply in Q1 2025, driven by the end of Windows 10 support and uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and international trade.
Verizon is giving away free Meta Quest 3S headsets and 4K TVs
Deal Right now, you can get a free Meta Quest 3S or 4K Samsung TV when you sign up for Verizon internet.
Microsoft 365 is on sale for 40% off
Software Microsoft 365 provides access to to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote and more. Here are the best deals and discounts on Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Copilot can now generate PowerPoint slides from your files
Apps Microsoft Copilot can now create slides in PowerPoint based on your Word files or prompts.
Intel reportedly cutting 20,000 jobs to trim middle management
Computing Intel is reportedly laying off over 20,000 employees, with middle management in the spotlight as the company restructures under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
I turned my PC into an EdgeBook using just Microsoft Edge — here’s how it worked (and how it didn’t)
Apps I tried turning my PC into an EdgeBook by relying only on Microsoft Edge. The pitfalls of my setup shocked me.
Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperforming employees
Microsoft Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
Developer forces Windows 11 onto an iPad, puts Apple to shame
Windows 11 Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.
Copilot Vision is now free for Microsoft Edge users
Browsing Copilot Vision is now available for free in Microsoft Edge, letting AI see your screen and provide insights.
This $395 MS Paint Mirror lets you live inside Windows 95 nostalgia
Apps Love Microsoft Paint? This $395 mirror looks just like the Windows 95 app and is only available for a few more days.
Trade tensions and Windows 10’s end drive PC buying frenzy
Computing Global PC shipments rose 9.4% in Q1 2025, driven by Windows 11 upgrades and fears over tariffs causing PC prices to increase in the future.
Windows 11 is making Snipping Tool’s text extractor easier to access
Windows 11 Windows 11's Snipping Tool will soon include a faster way to extract text, making one of its most useful features easier to access.
Dell’s new Alienware Area-51 with an RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9 is already $400 off
Deal Dell’s new Alienware Area-51 desktop launched with next-gen specs and is already $400 off. Here’s what you get for just over $4,000.
Game developers can now simulate colorblindness with Ubisoft’s public Chroma tool
Gaming Ubisoft just shared its Chroma tool, which simulates color blindness with filters so developers can improve accessibility for colorblind players.
Microsoft confirms rare Windows 11 bug affecting Windows Hello login
A Windows 11 bug prevents some users from signing in with Windows Hello after resetting a PC. Here's everything we know so far.
Bill Gates says most jobs will go to AI — this expert names the next to fall
AI AI is set to replace, not assist, human workers according to one expert. Legal and recruiting roles could be among the first to disappear.
Windows 11 2024 Update now available to more PCs — has your PC been unblocked?
Windows Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available to more PCs following the resolution of an issue caused by some wallpaper apps.
For the first time ever, NVIDIA is building AI supercomputers in the United States
AI In a major shift, NVIDIA is building AI supercomputers in the United States. Production is expected to ramp up over the next 12-15 months.
Microsoft's Surface Pro meets Nintendo Switch 2 in this $1,649 gaming tablet
Gaming The OneXPlayer X1 Pro looks like a Surface Pro and plays like a Switch. Now, it has a limited edition with a new chip inside.
Moto book 60 leak shows a colorful laptop with PANTONE-inspired design
Laptops Leaked details show Motorola’s Moto book 60 laptop, featuring colorful PANTONE-inspired designs and an Intel Core 7 processor.
