Installing Linux distributions using WSL is simple enough. The official Microsoft Store has plenty of distros to choose from, ...

The Widgets panel has been part of Windows 11 since its launch. The idea is simple. Instead of cluttering the desktop with ...

If your Windows 11 lock screen suddenly stopped showing the password sign-in icon, you’re not alone! Microsoft has confirmed that a recent Windows 11 update can cause the password sign-in icon to ...

The latest Windows 11 Task Manager icon takes Microsoft's modern amorphous blob aesthetic to its (il)logical limit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 update, featuring the redesigned Start Menu first showcased earlier this year. Other notable additions include a color-coded battery icon in ...

If you use Windows Spotlight as your desktop background in Windows 11, you might notice a small “Learn about this picture” icon appearing on your desktop. It links to Bing for information about the ...

Windows 11 24H2 users, it is time for this month's non-security update. KB5060829 is here, and it has some long-requested taskbar updates, a new tool for transferring files between PCs, and a hefty ...

A few days ago, I was preparing my laptop for some upcoming travels. I normally only use that particular machine when I am on the road, so it had been a few weeks since it had been used. Even so, it ...

Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, updates will soon cost extra and you'll eventually need to switch to Windows 11. I compare the two operating systems so you know what to expect upon ...