Windows 11 debuted with something that Windows 10 was lacking at the time, and it was a game-changer when I first upgraded: Dark Mode. Of course, since then, Microsoft has backported many Windows 11 ...

Windhawk solves this with its Taskbar clock customization module. It lets you pin real-time system stats like CPU usage, RAM consumption, or network speed directly onto your taskbar. You can also add ...

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Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar.

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 countries in the EEA ...

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month ...

Before you turn your Windows 10 PC into a digital relic, take this one simple step to keep it secure. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and ...

Windows 11 KB5065789 (Build 26100.6725) lets you move desktop pop-ups and apply taskbar pinning without restarts.

WindowSill is a new Windows app that promises a taskbar-like command bar for power users, offering them a versatile set of ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Four years after launching Windows 11 and prodding PC owners to update, Microsoft has finally decided that it's time force everyone to use it. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop issuing security ...