Latest articles by Sean Endicott
Windows 11 wall! 500M PCs left behind, 500M more held back by choice
Windows Windows 10 support has officially ended, yet nearly 1 billion PCs remain on the old OS. Dell explained that hardware requirements are only part of the picture.
PowerToys will finally fix Windows 11’s multi-monitor headache — better brightness controls are on the way
Apps PowerToys is adding a new tool called PowerDisplay that lets you control brightness and other settings across multiple monitors, fixing a long-standing Windows 11 weakness.
Windows 11 is about to make uninstalling apps much easier
Windows Microsoft is rolling out a handy uninstall option inside the Store library, giving Windows 11 users a faster way to remove apps without digging into Settings.
This SteamOS gaming handheld hit its lowest price yet for Black Friday — is it a better choice over Windows?
DEAL Lenovo’s Legion Go S just dropped to its lowest price ever in an early Black Friday deal, slashing $200 off the popular SteamOS gaming handheld.
A Windows 11 update tanked FPS for NVIDIA users — a hotfix driver fixes it
Gaming NVIDIA confirmed Windows 11’s October 2025 Update caused major FPS drops on some GPUs, but a new hotfix driver is already rolling out to restore performance.
Our editors agree: the Logitech K860 is still the smartest Black Friday keyboard deal
Deal Black Friday drops the Logitech K860 to £59.99. After years of daily use and over a million words typed, it’s still the best ergonomic keyboard I recommend.
You will soon be able to summon Copilot with your voice on Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft is adding a “goodbye” voice command to Copilot on Windows 11, letting you end sessions hands-free.
Is Microsoft slowly bloating Notepad beyond recognition?
Apps Microsoft is testing tables and faster AI actions in Notepad, but many Windows users say these features turn a once-lightweight app into something they never asked for.
Retailers are slashing prices long before Black Friday, and the reason might surprise you
Black Friday is officially November 28 this year, but retailers launched early sales to avoid a late shopping season. Here’s why deals are already live.
Over 90% of the most-played Windows games will work on Snapdragon X2 at launch
Gaming Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips promise major gaming improvements on Windows, with better GPU performance, anti-cheat support, and improved app compatibility.
PowerToys v0.96 breaks Advanced Paste free from OpenAI with new AI options
Apps PowerToys v0.96 removes Advanced Paste’s reliance on OpenAI and adds support for Gemini, Mistral, Azure OpenAI, and local models powered by your PC’s NPU.
This 500Hz Samsung OLED gaming monitor is now under $800
Deal Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor is down to its lowest price yet, offering a 500Hz refresh rate, QD-OLED visuals, and burn-in protection for $799.99.
Microsoft Agent 365 gives you one place to manage the next billion AI agents
AI Microsoft revealed Agent 365 during Ignite, launching a central hub that was designed for creating, deploying, and securing AI agents across Microsoft 365.
AI minus the slop — Microsoft 365 Copilot now features OpenAI’s Sora 2
AI Microsoft just integrated Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving users access to advanced AI video generation with improved realism and control.
NVIDIA joins Microsoft’s push on Claude — piling billions into Anthropic’s future
AI Anthropic is partnering with Microsoft and NVIDIA in a deal that brings Claude to Azure, expands engineering collaboration, and includes billions in new investments.
I’ve relied on Edge’s Sidebar for years — now Microsoft is tossing it for Copilot
Browsing Microsoft is quietly phasing out one of Edge’s most useful features, scaling back the Sidebar so Copilot can take its place.
Apple’s flashy new Edge Light isn’t on Windows — so a Microsoft VP made his own
Apps A Microsoft VP built a free Windows app that recreates Apple’s new macOS Edge Light feature, adding a bright ring-light effect that improves video calls on any PC.
Microsoft forces mandatory Windows 11 update for security: Here's what you need to know
Windows 11 Microsoft has ended support for Windows 11 23H2 and will automatically upgrade most PCs to the latest version of Windows to keep devices secure and updated
Microsoft finally buries Massgrave’s KMS38 Windows activation script
Windows 11 Users trying to activate Windows 11 using Massgraves KMS38 MAS will find that it no longer works as of the latest OS security updates.
Windows 10 ESU bug fixed — free security updates enrollment now works
Windows 10 Two Windows 10 bugs caused headaches for users enrolling in the ESU program. Microsoft has now fixed both, restoring peace to PCs everywhere.
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.
New Outlook app: A ‘native’ experience? Let’s set the record straight
Apps The new Outlook is Microsoft’s default email app on Windows 11, but users complain about missing features, ads, and its web-wrapped design.
Windows 11’s widget board: why it feels like abandonware today
Windows 11 Apple just added a new sports widget to macOS, while Windows 11 widgets remain neglected, buried behind MSN news feeds and poor app support.
