Microsoft will announce the Arm-based Surface Pro 10 on May 20
The Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite will be coming later this year.
The Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite will be coming later this year.
Microsoft is hosting its first big event of 2024 on March 21, and you can expect new Surface PCs and Windows features, plus a lot of Copilot news.
Microsoft's first big event of 2024 is right around the corner. On March 21, we're getting a digital presentation focused on "Copilot, Windows and Surface", meaning you can expect new devices and software news. Thankfully, with Microsoft events, we generally have a pretty good idea of what's coming, so we're here to break it down for you.
Want Windows 11 but have an unsupported computer? Here's how to install Windows 11 even if your PC doesn't meet the minimum requirements.
Windows 11 is the latest version of the most popular operating system in the world, and as long as you have a supported PC, it's very easy to install. But that's the problem: Windows 11 has significantly higher system requirements compared to previous versions of Windows, so there are a lot of unsupported PCs you can't install it on.
Curious to check out Microsoft's new operating system? Here's how you can download Windows 11 right now to try it for yourself.
Windows 11 has been out for nearly two years, but for many people, it's still news. After all, Windows 10 is still fully supported, and not everyone is eager to upgrade to Windows 11 for one reason or another. But if you've been holding out and you finally want to make the jump, we're here to help with that.
Want to turn off your computer more quickly? Try these keyboard shortcuts.
Whether you're using a Windows 11 PC or a Mac, shutting down your computer is a simple action, and something we all do every day. Typically, you'd do this using the Start menu on Windows or the Apple menu on a Mac. But you can also use your keyboard to shut down your computer faster or if something else goes wrong where you can't access the normal menu. Let's take a look at how it works.
If you want to make sure no one can access your private files, there are a couple of ways you can protect your folders with a password on Windows 11.
Although Windows 11 has an array of security features and drive encryption powered by BitLocker, there is no straightforward way to lock a folder on Microsoft's desktop OS. Adding an extra layer of security over private folders is important before sharing your Windows laptop or PC with someone else. Here are the effective ways to password-protect any folder on Windows 11.
Notifications can be useful, but also overwhelming at times. Here's how you can customize notification settings in Windows 11 to your liking.
Push notifications play a major role in our workflow. That said, when you install dozens of apps on your laptop, things get a bit noisy and constant alerts spoil your work setup. Instead of dealing with frequent message banners, use the steps below to customize notification settings on Windows 11 to your preference.
If you're not sure what kind of RAM is inside your PC, Windows 11 gives you a way to easily find out the specs of the memory.
Having enough memory in your PC is important if you want to have a smooth experience. RAM, the common acronym for Random Access Memory, is fast and efficient memory that temporarily stores files your computer needs to access quickly and frequently, and the more of it you have, the more files it can store. That means you can switch between apps faster when you have a lot of them open, or it may help in apps that load a lot of assets, such as when editing a high-resolution image or a complex video. If you don't know how much RAM is in your PC, it's relatively easy to find the details on Windows 11.
Microsoft has announced the next version of Office LTSC, with a preview release coming for commercial customers in April.
Late last year, we exclusively reported on a method through which you can install a preview version of Office 2024 LTSC that Microsoft was testing internally. Today, Microsoft has officially confirmed this release, saying that a preview rollout will begin in April for organizations, with a consumer iteration planned for later this year. This version of Office will live alongside the firm's subscription-based Microsoft 365 offering.
Microsoft is once against showing intrusive notifications to Windows users on Chrome, urging them to switch from Google Search to Bing.
A few days ago, we learned that Microsoft is spamming the Windows 11 lock screen with QR codes which leads unsuspecting users to a promotion for the company's latest Copilot ads. Following backlash, the firm removed this "advertisement", but it seems that it hasn't learned its lesson just yet, as yet another dubious ad promoting the GPT-4-powered Bing has been spotted by several Chrome users.
Do you want to save your Windows 11 screenshots in a different folder? Here's how you can move the Screenshots folder to a different location.
Depending on how familiar you are with Windows 11 (and previous versions), you may know that there's a fairly easy way to take screenshots of your entire screen by pressing the Windows key + Print Screen (Prt Scn) shortcut on your keyboard. It can even capture images across multiple monitors. These screenshots are automatically saved to a dedicated Screenshots folder in your Pictures library, but did you know you can choose where this folder is stored? Here's how to change that location for a more customized screenshot setup.
New Surface devices are bringing the heat.
It's no secret that Microsoft is unveiling its next set of Surface devices in just a few weeks' time on March 21. The company is said to have made some big changes to both the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6, both of which are expected to headline the digital event which it quietly announced a few days back. Having heard some rumors about the changes coming to these devices, I have to admit that I have never been more excited about a Surface lineup launch. The Surface Laptop 6, in particular, is the one that has my undivided attention, and I am way more pumped about it than I was for the M3 MacBook Air.
Not everyone is a fan of the look of Windows 11, and if you want to go back to the Windows 10 look, you can do so with these tools.
Windows 11 is a big shift compared to Windows 10 in terms of design, and that change is especially significant when you consider that Windows 10 was around for six years before Windows 11, so people got very used to how it looks. And while Windows 11 arguably looks much nicer, some people might miss that old look after upgrading.
Screen recording in Windows 11 can be accomplished in a few relatively easy ways. Our guide can walk you through each process, step by step.
Recording your screen in Windows 11 can be accomplished in more than a few ways, whether it's with tools built into the OS or with third-party software. Being able to record what's on your screen is incredibly useful, as it makes it easy to share content, share a specific problem (or a a potential solution), or capture gaming sessions to later share online.
The Windows 11 2024 Update will bring a ton of changes to the operating system, including better support for Arm devices.
Windows 11 is one of the best iterations of Microsoft's operating system ever, and it's constantly getting better through feature updates like version 22H2 in 2022 and version 23H2 in 2023. For 2024, Microsoft is keeping up with tradition by launching Windows 11 version 24H2 (or the 2024 Update), but this might be the biggest update to Windows 11 yet. In fact, many expected this to become Windows 12, but it seems like that won't be the case.
You'll soon be able to say goodbye to your duplicate Teams apps on Windows 11, with a unified app coming very soon.
Microsoft is making the Teams app on Windows 11 a whole lot less confusing, as the company is working to create a unified app that supports both personal and work or school accounts. This has been one of the most heavily requested features for Teams, and starting with Windows 11 build 26080 in the Canary and Dev channels, you can start testing it right now.
The Windows 11 settings app makes it easy to change your keyboard layout in just a few clicks.
Windows 11 is an operating system that's friendly to users from all over the world, speaking all kinds of different languages. If you've moved to a new country and aren't comfortable with the language, you can easily change the language on your PC to match what you're most comfortable with. But you can also change the language and layout used for your keyboard, which affects things like spellchecking, but also how you enter certain special characters.
If you want to use Windows 11 and Linux on the same computer, the best option may be to dual boot. Here's how to set up your PC for it.
Today, Windows 11 is widely available on all kinds of PCs, and it packs a lot of improvements from previous releases. From cutting-edge desktops to versatile convertible laptops, you're more likely to have Windows 11 installed on the newest devices on the market. But as good as it may be, there are plenty of cases where you may prefer something like Linux over Microsoft's flagship OS. That said, not everyone might be ready to transition to Linux just yet. So, we've compiled a step-by-step guide to help you configure your PC to boot into Linux or Windows 11 whenever you want.
Microsoft Defender offers solid baseline protection against malware, but sometimes, you might want to disable it. Here's how to do it.
Microsoft Defender has become an increasingly integral part of Windows over the years. It used to be Windows Defender, and for a long time, it was mostly known as a firewall, but Microsoft has been adding capabilities for over 10 years, and it now offers pretty solid baseline protection. However, sometimes you want to disable Microsoft Defender antivirus for one reason or another, and Windows 11 doesn't make it easy.
Microsoft is rolling out its monthly cumulative update for Windows 11, and it brings a couple of new features to the table.
It's the second Tuesday of March, and like clockwork, Microsoft has released a new mandatory cumulative update for Windows 11. These include the ability to see your phone's photos pop up on your PC when you connect the two devices.
In this guide, we'll explain how you can upgrade the storage on the Surface Pro 9 in a few simple steps, granted you've done backups.
One of the cool things about the Surface Pro 9 is that Microsoft makes it easy to upgrade the storage. You won't need many tools, and the process is relatively simple compared to a lot of other premium laptops. Of course, you will need to be careful about doing so, and you'll need to back up all your files and create a recovery drive to reinstall Windows first.