Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Windows 11 on Arm gaming gets a boost, but it's still a work in progress
Gaming Qualcomm released new Adreno GPU drivers for Snapdragon X and Snapdragon X2 PCs, bringing stability and quality fixes to titles like Halo Infinite and Avowed.
Microsoft's Project Zenith will tailor Windows 11 for developers
Windows 11 Microsoft just announced Project Zenith, a new Windows 11 experience for developers. Devices will come with dev tools preinstalled and settings pre-enabled to tailor to developer workflows.
Microsoft Teams will get a global notification pause button
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon let users temporarily pause all notifications. Here is how the new quiet feature works and how it differs from Do Not Disturb.
Dell unveils colorful 14-inch laptop to rival Apple's MacBook Neo
Laptops Dell announced the Dell 14S, a budget-friendly 14-inch Windows 11 laptop built to take on Apple's MacBook Neo with a lightweight chassis, multiple colors, and full-day battery life.
This utility makes power management on Windows 11 so much better
Apps Battery Flyout's latest update brings power management and detailed battery tracking straight to the Windows 11 Taskbar, complete with ARM64 support and a new widget.
Windows Wrap: Why isn't a Surface showcasing the new Windows 11?
Windows 11 Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?
Microsoft Edge update ends Edge Drop, adds Apple sign-in
Apps The latest update to Microsoft Edge brings new security tools and admin controls, but it also gets rid of one of my favorite Edge features.
Over 41,000 people oppose Microsoft's $5.4B Leeds, England data center
Microsoft Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.
Remotely shutting down your PC is about to get a lot easier
Windows 11 Hidden code hints that Link to Windows will soon let Android users remotely shut down or restart their PCs or put their PCs to sleep.
Microsoft's "AI at Work" rebrand proves it doesn't even value accuracy
Apps Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.
Microsoft Whiteboard's shutdown just got delayed
Apps Microsoft delayed the shutdown of legacy Whiteboard and its standalone app, giving personal account holders extra time before losing saved content.
PowerToys adds single-app window switching to Windows 11
Apps The latest PowerToys update adds Window Hopper, a clever utility that lets you switch between open windows of a single app without cluttering your desktop.
Windows 11 is testing manual unified memory controls for gaming and AI
Windows 11 A hidden feature in a recent Windows 11 Insider build lets you pick how much unified memory is reserved for graphics and AI.
Microsoft's 'classic' skin is a band-aid for the new Outlook's awful UI
Apps A new theme experience will make the new Outlook look like Outlook classic.
Windows Wrap: Fixing Windows 11 isn't enough — Microsoft needs to fix its apps
Windows 11 Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.
Windows 11 AutoPlay is finally getting a modern makeover
Windows 11 Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.
Microsoft is testing a bizarre requirement to unlock new themes in Edge for Android
Apps Microsoft Edge for Android is testing new background themes, but you have to set Edge as your default browser to use them
Grab 12 months of Microsoft 365 for as low as $61.99 with these NordVPN bundles
Deal Newegg is offering massive discounts on 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions bundled with NordVPN, dropping prices down to as low as $61.99.
Outlook and Teams are down for Surface and Windows on ARM users after a regression
Apps A recent Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update is breaking Microsoft Teams and the New Outlook on Surface and Windows on Arm PCs. Here is what is happening.
PowerToys PM reveals the features he's most excited for in next week's update
Apps PowerToys project manager Niels Laute shared his favorite features coming next week, including a compact Command Palette and a new Mouse Highlighter effect.
Qualcomm pulls key Snapdragon C benchmarks ahead of budget laptop launch
Computing Qualcomm updated its presentation for the budget $300 Snapdragon C chip, removing power efficiency results for web browsing and idle applications.
5 reader-recommended apps to fix Windows 11
Apps Upgrade Windows 11 with these reader-recommended apps for scheduled dark mode, advanced volume mixing, seamless cross-platform file transfers, and taskbar shortcuts.
A bad update is breaking scans in Microsoft Defender
Windows 11 A recent update breaks Full and Quick Scans in Microsoft Defender, but a new security intelligence patch fixes the problem.
