Buyers Guide
The Surface Go is our top laptop pick for kids
Looking for a great laptop to give to the kids? Look no further, we've got something for everyone right here.
Surface Pro 7 deal! Save big at Amazon right now
Windows
Want to use ethernet with ThinkPad X1 Yoga? Check out these adapters
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is awesome, but what if you want to use ethernet with it? You're going to need a good adapter. Here are our favorites.
Should you get the HP Spectre x360 15 or its Dell XPS 15 counterpart?
Both the HP Spectre x360 15 and the Dell XPS 15 are stellar devices, but which one will be ideal for you? Here's what we think.
and now you know
5 things to know about online holiday shopping for Windows users
The holidays are a great time for giving and receiving gifts. There are plenty of gadgets and gizmos to enjoy this year,
Artists take note
These are the 6 best laptops that support Windows Ink
A feature that might make or break a laptop purchase is the ability to use an active pen on the touch display. Not all laptops and their associated pens are equal, so we rounded up the best of them right here.
A look back
Microsoft, this was your 2016
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Microsoft had a busy year, with some huge announcements that took the technology industry by storm. Here's a look back at some of their best bits!
Partition eraser
Do you need to remove a partition? Here's how on Windows 10.
In this guide, we will show you three ways to delete a storage partition on Windows 10 using Disk Management, PowerShell, and Command Prompt.
Doubling up
Windows 10 build 20277 lands in Dev channel as Insider testing splits
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Microsoft is temporarily splitting the Windows Insider Dev branch in two, and that means two new builds to test today. The second build is 20277, and it includes far fewer changes, along with some notable known issues to watch out for.
New build
Windows 10 on ARM finally gets x64 emulation in latest Insider Dev build
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Microsoft is back with TWO Windows 10 Insider Preview builds today, build 20274 and 21277. Build 21277 is back on the usual rs_prerelease track, and features a bunch of new improvements and changes including emoji support! On ARM PCs, this build also includes 64-bit app emulation.
Emulation is here
Windows 10 on ARM devices can now emulate 64-bit apps in beta
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Microsoft has today announced the first preview build of Windows 10 on ARM to support 64-bit app emulation in addition to the x86 emulation layer already available. The updated app emulation later will allow Windows 10 devices powered by an ARM processor to run 64-bit apps that were compiled for Intel and AMD processors, meaning more apps can now run on Windows 10 on ARM as a result.
From laptop to desktop in one connection
Best Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Docking Station in 2019
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is an awesome laptop, but what's the best docking station you can use to blow it up to a larger display and add more ports? Here's what we think.
Get wired
Want to use ethernet with ThinkPad X1 Carbon? Check out these adapters
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an awesome laptop, but it sadly doesn't come with an ethernet port. However, thanks to ethernet adapters, you can still use a wired connection with the device. Here are our top picks.
Keep it traditional
You can set up Windows 10 with local account – here's how
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In this guide, we will show you the steps to set up a new device or fresh installation with a local account, instead of using a Microsoft account, whether you are using Windows 10 Pro or Home.
Smile for the camera
Should you buy a webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition?
If you're using a desktop or any PC that doesn't come with Windows Hello, you should check out an external webcam that supports Windows Hello.
From the Forums
Will Microsoft still support the Lumia 950 in 2021?
Do you think Microsoft will continue to support its Lumia 950 in 2019? That seems unlikely ...
Adobe no more
The best programs to use instead of Adobe Photoshop
We've made a list of the best photo editing programs to use instead of Adobe Photoshop. See which one fits your needs.
OMG a sale
These awesome Minecraft deals are perfect for the gamers in your life
We've scoured the internet to find the best deals for all the Minecraft lovers in your life...even if that's just you. From consoles to toys, we have the deals.
New stuff
What to expect from Surface and Windows 10 in the first half of 2021
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Microsoft is planning to ship new Surface hardware in the first half of 2021 in the form of an updated Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with new processors and more RAM options. According to my sources, these new devices will feature the same external designs as their previous generation counterparts, with no major design changes expected.
One box to do it all
The HP Envy 32 is the ultimate all-in-one PC — here's why
If you're taken by the idea of having an all-in-one PC, there's a great selection to choose from. If you're looking for the best of the bunch, check out this little lot before parting with your cash.
Cross the streams
The commands you need to know for using WSL in PowerShell
WSL is an incredible tool built into Windows 10 and while you're probably using it to run some hefty Linux loads, there are some incredibly useful commands you should know about to interact with it from PowerShell.