The Steam Hardware & Software Survey results show that Windows 10's market share has dropped by 3.07%, almost the same amount that Windows 11's share has grown. This suggests that more PC gamers are ...

With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade ...

The reality is that Windows does a good enough job at handling driver updates. Manufacturers submit the latest versions to Microsoft, which, after thorough testing, are distributed to end-users via ...

Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my ...

Windows 11 (center) with Debloater and OO Shut Up, flanked by a MacBook Pro and a <$200 Linux Mint laptop (Tim Allen) This is a guest post by Tim Allen, principal engineer at Wharton Research Data ...

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According to sources in the PC industry, AI-powered PC sales are not anticipated to increase substantially until the second half of 2024, when Microsoft introduces its next-gen Windows operating ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Device Manager is a crucial utility in Windows, allowing users to manage and troubleshoot hardware devices connected to their computer. Here are 9 simple and effective ways to open Device Manager in ...

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You can revive your aging PC with a lightweight Linux distro such as Puppy Linux and Linux Lite. But which one should you choose?