Step-by-step instructions help users migrate to Windows 11 while preserving emails, contacts, documents, and software licenses during the transition.

Microsoft is getting more aggressive about insisting that you use its OneDrive cloud for your Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 files. If you'd prefer to keep those files out of the cloud, follow these ...

Windows Defender is a crucial security tool designed to protect your system from harmful files and malware in Windows 11/10. However, dealing with it can sometimes be frustrating, as it mistakenly ...

Even Explorer’s right-click menu has become extremely cluttered since Microsoft split it into two parts in Windows 11, with ...

Once you have the "Programs and Features" section of the Control Panel app open, scroll through the list to find the program ...

If you've been thinking about switching to Linux, these apps are going to make life much easier for you as a Windows user.

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 ...

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...

Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just $54.97 (reg. $418.99) — lifetime licenses, no ...

If you’re thinking about moving forward, Microsoft recommends checking if your PC can run Windows 11. You can do this through ...