Starting the debate again
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Office for the family
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The best creative apps
Save 40% on Adobe's Creative Cloud app subscription for Black Friday
Get it done with git
Git client Tower gets a major update for Windows
Sharing is caring
XSplit Capture Beta lets you easily share screenshots and recordings
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Many of the best Windows apps are discounted in the Microsoft Store
Antivirus
Digital protection
Black Friday antivirus deal: Norton 360 and AV Plus up to 83% off
stopping viruses
Norton and Avast will merge to create cybersecurity superpower
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Cover your bases
Which Norton 360 tier is right for you?
Windows 10 VPNs
Pure VPN madness
Black Friday's cheapest VPN deal gets you 5 years of protection for $1.13/m
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Huge huge savings
This Black Friday deal takes 88% off a 60-month PureVPN subscription
Free is for me
Best Free VPN Deals for May 2019
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Cover Up
How a VPN can help Xbox users
Secure your NAS
How to set up VPN on Synology NAS
The Best
The best solution for you
Is Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 right for you?
These are the major differences between Office from Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) and Office 2021, and we help you to decide which one is best for you.
Make it your own
These apps help you customize the look of Windows 11
Windows 11 has a new look, including a new Start menu and redesigned Taskbar. If you don't like the look of Windows 11, you can customize it with these apps.
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.
No more facebook
Get off WhatsApp forever with these other secure messenger apps
Don't agree with the new terms of service WhatsApp has recently laid out? Don't want Facebook snooping around your business? There are other intuitive messenger services that uphold your privacy, and they're collected right here.
They're both so good
The Surface Pro 8 goes up against the Surface Laptop Studio
Both the Surface Pro 8 and the Surface Laptop Studio look like they're going to be absolutely incredible, but which one should you buy? Here's our take on the matter.
Surface wars
We matched the Surface Pro 8 against the Surface Book 3
The upcoming Surface Pro 8 looks like it's going to be an excellent device, and Microsoft's existing Surface Book 3 is also a fantastic option. But at the end of the day, which one is better? Here's what we think.
Latest Windows 10 Articles
Starting the debate again
Are Windows 11's new Start menu options good enough to win people over?
Windows 11's Start menu has been a hot button issue for nerds and Windows enthusiasts since the very first reveal of Microsoft's newest operating system. Now, it seems the company is finally responding to fan feedback and making tweaks... but will they be enough?
Easier on the eyes
Make Windows 11 easier to read with high-contrast themes
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to enable high-contrast mode, as well as the steps to create a custom high-contrast theme on Windows 11.
Going hands-on
Video: Windows 11 improved Start menu, 2D emojis, and updated Settings app
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In our latest hands-on video, our senior editor Zac Bowden takes a look at Windows 11 build 22509. He also rounds up the biggest features to roll out to Insiders since the initial release of the new OS.
Tick Tock
Show multiple clocks on Windows 11
This guide will show you the steps to show multiple clocks from different time zones on Windows 11.
climbing
Windows 11 nears 9% PC user market share as of November 2021
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AdDuplex has been keeping monthly tabs on how the world's Windows 11 migration is going. As expected, the latest iteration of Microsoft's long-running OS continues to gain traction.
Insider build
Windows 11 build 22509 is now rolling out for Insiders in the Dev Channel
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Microsoft is finally adding a more adaptive layout to the Start menu, and bringing back the ability to display the clock on secondary monitors with this week's Insider build!
Play/Stop
Windows 11 has a new Media Player app — here's how to use it.
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In this guide, we'll show you everything you can do with the new Media Player app for Windows 11.
Shared experience
Creating Windows 11 accounts for other people
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This guide will show you the different ways you can create new user accounts to share a Windows 11 device with other people.
Office for the family
You don't want to miss out on this Microsoft 365 deal + $50 gift card!
Microsoft 365 Family effectively replaced the Office 365 family subscription that allowed multiple users access to a single package. It's possible to provide up to six people with a suite of Microsoft apps, including Word, Excel, and Outlook for an entire year at just $100.
a new development
Developers can now download a Windows 11 Enterprise virtual machine
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Microsoft will allow developers to download a Windows 11 Enterprise virtual machine. This tool allows people to start creating Windows applications quickly.
The best creative apps
Save 40% on Adobe's Creative Cloud app subscription for Black Friday
Adobe makes some of the best apps around for creatives, be it photographers, artists, or filmmakers. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro are two big names that make up the impressive Creative Cloud app arsenal, and the subscription is on sale right now with a 40% discount.
you've got options
If you’re still on Windows 10, you have an optional update to pick up
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Microsoft recently released an optional update for Windows 10. Due to the holiday break, there won’t be a preview release in December, making this one of the final Windows 10 updates of the year.
hunting bugs
Researcher discloses Windows bug due to frustration with bounty program
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A researcher recently found and publicly disclosed a vulnerability in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If exploited, the vulnerability allows a user to gain elevated privileges.
Get it done with git
Git client Tower gets a major update for Windows
Tower is a Git client that aims to streamline the workflow of developers. It just received a major update that brings a visual overhaul and support for Quick Actions.
Roundup
Features and changes found in the first eleven previews of Windows 11
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In this guide, we'll show you all the new features and changes that Microsoft has been working on for Windows 11 until build 22504 from the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program.
Emojigate
Microsoft's new 2D fluent emoji begin rolling out on Windows 11
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Microsoft has confirmed that its new 3D emoji designs will only show up in apps that support it, with the default emoji design being 2D for Windows 11. Also, the new emoji designs are beginning to roll out now.
Customization 101
All the tips to personalize your Windows 11 desktop
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In this guide, we'll show you the ways to change the look and feel of your Windows 11 computer.
Tux conquest
Part of Germany is trading Windows for Linux — here's why
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One German state is tired of Redmond-based software, so it's turning to Tux the penguin for assistance. This isn't the first time part of Germany's considered such a plan.
Sharing is caring
XSplit Capture Beta lets you easily share screenshots and recordings
XSplit is working on a tool that makes it easy to share screenshots and recordings. XSplit Capture is currently in beta testing, and it just received an update.
Moving on
Soon, Paint.NET will only support 64-bit versions of Windows 11 and 10
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The most recent update to Paint.NET is the last version that will support 32-bit PCs. Going forward, only 64-bit systems running Windows 11 or Windows 10 will be supported.
save on software
Many of the best Windows apps are discounted in the Microsoft Store
Black Friday deals in the Microsoft Store aren’t just for hardware. Right now, you can save big on some of the best apps for Windows 11 and Windows 10.