This free tool puts you on Windows 10 with support until 2032
Are you one of the many users who upgraded to Windows 11 but aren’t happy and wish you could go back? Or maybe you’re a Windows 10 holdout who wants to try Windows 11 with…
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Microsoft explains how the new Windows PC-to-PC migration tool works
Microsoft is officially working on a new “PC-to-PC” migration tool for Windows 11, reports Windows Latest. A few months ago, the Insider Dev version of Windows 11 gained a new (but undocumented) feature in Windows…
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,…
Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data
Security researchers say Chinese authorities are using a new type of malware to extract data from seized phones, allowing them to obtain text messages — including from chat apps such as Signal — images, location…
Every Windows PC has a secret tool to identify ‘real’ Prime Day deals
There are a number of ways that you can tell whether a Prime Day deal is a good deal, including sites that you can visit, browser plugins, and more. But there’s another, free way, and…
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool now creates DIY animated GIFs
Microsoft is adding a long overdue function to Windows 11’s popular Snipping Tool (accessible via Win + Shift + R): The screen capture tool can now create animated GIFs directly. The new feature is available…
How to use Word’s Spike tool to cut and paste multiple sections
Hardly any text is perfect in its first version. Whether you’re drafting an email, report, or article, revising is inevitable. You’ll need to rephrase sentences, trim wordy sections, and smooth out those transitions. Instead of…
After using Microsoft PowerToys ‘Peek’ tool, I can’t imagine life without it
Hey, there! Have you ever just wanted to quickly preview images or other files in Windows File Explorer, but when you click on the file, Windows loads it up in a program instead? It happens…
Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
Hey, PCWorld readers! Windows 11 has a bunch of hidden features that I consider unrealized gems — utilities and tools that aren’t widely used, but when Windows users do discover them, most are duly impressed…
This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
Keeping your Windows PC running good isn’t hard if you do a little regular upkeep. Stuff can slow down or mess up over time, but Windows has some built-in tools to help fix things. You…