Latest articles by Sean Endicott
A must‑have Windows app gets a huge update and now works on Qualcomm laptops
Apps A major update to this essential customization adds ARM64 support and lets you pick where flyouts appear.
"What happened to my Start menu?" — Windows 11's new look
Windows 11 Confused by your PC's new look? The Windows 11 Start menu just got a major redesign. Here is why your apps moved and what you can actually customize.
WhatsApp ditched its Windows app for the web — and it still can’t match mobile
Apps The new WhatsApp for Windows consumes more RAM than its native predecessor, yet new features like Member Tags and Text Stickers remain mobile-exclusive for now.
A Windows Phone classic has been shut down, and fans aren’t happy
Apps Microsoft Lens is being retired from iOS and Android. First launched on Windows Phone under a different name, the app is being shut down in favor of OneDrive.
Paint in 2026: AI upgrade, retro throwback, or retirement?
Apps Paint is getting a new collapsible toolbar in the latest Insider builds. Is Microsoft finally finding the right balance between "classic" simplicity and modern power?
VLC gets native Snapdragon PC support — and some Windows XP love
Apps VLC's latest update brings native support for Snapdragon-powered PCs and a new dark mode, while surprisingly including fixes for Windows XP.
Windows Wrap: XPS is back from the dead and Lenovo stole Surface's crown
Windows From the HP EliteBoard G1a to the return of the Dell XPS, CES 2026 delivered wild hardware. Meanwhile, Microsoft denied rumors of 22,000 layoffs.
Dell’s 'secret' XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops are $500 off
Deal With the XPS logo back on center stage, the 'Premium' line has become Dell’s best-kept secret. Grab these powerful 2025 flagship laptops for up to $500 off as Dell pivots its branding.
Microsoft 365’s best-kept secret is retiring from the desktop
Apps Microsoft will retire the Sway Windows app in June 2026, pushing users to the web version.
Never pay full price for Microsoft 365 — grab these deals
Deal Microsoft 365 is on sale ahead of Black Friday. Right now you can save 30% on Microsoft 365 Personal or get a big discount on Microsoft 365 Family.
MacBook finally gets touch (kind of) — 13 years after Windows 8
Computing MacBook users are resorting to a $139 snap-on digitizer to get touch support—a "new" feature Windows laptops standardized over a decade ago.
Microsoft: Layoff rumors are "100% made up," says Frank Shaw
Microsoft A report claimed that Microsoft would likely cut thousands of jobs in January, but the company's chief communications officer says the report is "100 percent made up."
NVIDIA GeForce NOW apps are on the way to Linux and Fire TVs
Gaming Hardware costs are rising and Windows 11 is struggling. NVIDIA's native Linux app offers a cloud-based escape for gamers priced out of upgrades.
Why Microsoft’s old Office rebrand is trending again
Apps A year-old Microsoft 365 Copilot rebrand is suddenly trending as new posts spread outdated information, revealing growing frustration with Microsoft’s AI push.
Microsoft ad shows Chrome on the taskbar — Oops
Windows Microsoft's "Home of Gaming" ad accidentally highlights Google Chrome on the taskbar, proving even their own marketing can't stick to Microsoft Edge.
The 'Magic Trackpad for Windows' — my favorite gadget of 2025 — just got an official price and release window
Accessories Hyper’s haptic trackpad is my favorite gadget of 2025, and it’s hitting the market in Q1 2026 at a competitive price.
Did Copilot write Satya Nadella’s latest blog post?
AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s latest blog post is heavy on AI jargon but light on substance. I asked Copilot if the text was made with AI.
Every new Microsoft Teams feature for December 2025
Apps Microsoft Teams ended the year with eight targeted updates, including smarter interpreter behavior, new call queue recording options, and domain-spoofing protection.
This $36 Hall Effect controller is perfect for new PC gamers
Deal Transitioning from Xbox to PC gaming? The GameSir Super Nova is the perfect bridge, expecially at its discounted price.
Windows 11 and Microsoft in 2026 — features to like (and one to dread)
Windows 11 As 2025 wraps up, we look ahead at the Windows 11 and Microsoft features arriving in 2026.
Two top Windows 11 apps just teamed up
Apps The Files app now supports PowerToys Peek, bringing a seamless macOS-style preview experience to one of the best file managers on Windows 11.
HyperSpace Trackpad Pro: More than a Magic Trackpad for Windows
Review The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro brings haptic feedback, per-app profiles, and gestures to Windows, but it has a learning curve.
Microsoft engineer wants AI to purge C and C++ from Windows (Update)
Windows Microsoft is betting on AI and Rust to eliminate legacy C++ code by 2030. It’s an ambitious engineering pivot that could finally secure the Windows kernel.
