How I create simple time lapse videos on Windows PCs
Hey, PCWorld readers! I’ve been fascinated by time lapse videos ever since I saw the video effect used on a bean-sprout growing in second grade class. Being able to condense days of growth into a…
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You can put Windows 11 on older Windows 10 PCs with this free tool
Even though Microsoft has pushed back the end of Windows 10 support by another year, at some point there will be no more security updates for the popular Windows operating system. When that time comes,…
Windows 11 tests AI-generated image descriptions on Copilot+ PCs
In yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft announced that it’s launching a new feature for Dev Channel users called “Describe Image,” which can be found in the Click to Do menu on Copilot+ PCs. Using…
How to crop images with your Windows PC’s built-in tools
Cropping images on Windows is easier than you think, thanks to built-in tools like the Snipping Tool, Photos app, and Paint. Whether you’re editing screenshots, resizing photos, or preparing images for social media, Windows offers…
Why Microsoft installed a ‘secret’ update on some Windows 10 and 11 PCs
Microsoft recently released preview updates for Windows 11 and also announced that Windows 11 25H2 is coming along with the changes it will bring. Some dynamic updates have also been delivered. But on top of…
HP is making a ‘Carfax’ for used PCs
If you’ve ever tried to buy a used car in America, you know about Carfax. It’s a service that gives you a breakdown of a specific vehicle’s history, including important stuff like confirmed mileage, services,…
Windows PCs let you adjust mice for left-handed use. Here’s how
The mouse is configured by default in Windows for use by right-handed users. This primarily means that the left button is the default “click” button. But it’s possible to change the mouse for left-handed use…
Microsoft quietly installed ‘secret’ update on some Windows 10 and 11 PCs
Microsoft recently released preview updates for Windows 11 and also announced that Windows 11 25H2 is coming along with the changes it will bring. Some dynamic updates have also been delivered. But on top of…
We asked Gamers Nexus: Should PCs smell good?
Computers aren’t really known for smelling like…anything. Maybe a whiff of new device plastic, or a bit of burning dust if you don’t have good cleaning habits. But at Computex 2025, we’re finally getting scented…
Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome on Windows PCs
If your PC won’t open Google Chrome, there may be a culprit: Microsoft. Google determined that Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome, though the company hasn’t discovered how or why. “For some users, Chrome…