How I convinced a Windows fan to buy a Chromebook
I’ve been a Chromebook fan and advocate for many years now. I bought my first one back in 2013, just a couple years after they debuted, and I’ve since purchased several more. If you ask…
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A new Windows feature could allow your PC to fix itself
One of the most frustrating things about owning a Windows PC is when it crashes, refuses to boot, or simply doesn’t work. Microsoft is preparing to roll out a technology called “quick machine recovery” for…
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…
Redditor tricks ChatGPT into giving Windows 7 keys with grandma story
Every now and then, you hear strange stories of people trying to trick ChatGPT. Sometimes they threaten the AI; other times they invent absurd scenarios to get content ChatGPT is programmed not to deliver. One…
Windows 11 now lets you remove unwanted Microsoft apps natively
Microsoft is currently working on the next major update for Windows 11, which will be released under the name 25H2. Even though it will be somewhat smaller than 24H2, which brought numerous new features, Microsoft…
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…
How to delete the Microsoft account that Windows made you set up
For some time now, Microsoft has also required users to log in to their computer with an online account in the home editions of Windows 10 and 11. Although it’s relatively easy to avoid this…
Windows 11 may get AI-powered desktop wallpapers
Microsoft may introduce an AI-powered feature for dynamic desktop wallpapers in Windows 11, reports Windows Latest. The feature, found in preview versions under the name “Dynamic Wallpaper,” doesn’t work yet, but is described as a…
Windows’ iconic Blue Screen of Death gets a bold new look
In April 2025, Microsoft announced that the Blue Screen of Death would become the Black Screen of Death. At least the abbreviation (BSOD) still fits. Microsoft said this change would be introduced in summer 2025.…
Google Chrome now checks if your PC can upgrade to Windows 11
Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 will expire on October 14th, 2025, after which users can get an extra year of security updates under certain conditions, such as having a Microsoft account or paying a $30…