A free Windows app makes me use my standing desk
It’s been over ten years since I found out that my spinal vertebrae are smashing together like an anatomical ten-car pileup. Since then I’ve used standing desks to try to limit the amount of time…
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Not dead yet: Windows 10 gets a handy new sharing feature
Microsoft may not plan on releasing any huge new feature updates for Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it won’t necessarily receive new features from time to time. Among other things, Microsoft released the “2024-03…
Hey everyone: It’s time to switch to Windows 11
After three years, it’s finally time to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 11, Microsoft shifted into productivity mode, and to this day Windows 11 still feels like the operating system for work, while Windows…
Windows: How to only allow software from the Microsoft Store
Free programs from the internet are not controlled by any central authority and can therefore contain malicious code depending on the download source. It is therefore safer if you only allow apps from the Microsoft…
How to roll back a problematic Windows update
In addition to closing security gaps, the monthly Windows updates are used in particular to solve errors and problems that have arisen in the meantime. In practice, however, it is not uncommon for the updates…
It’s time to switch to Windows 11, everyone
After three years, it’s finally time to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 11, Microsoft shifted into productivity mode, and to this day Windows 11 still feels like the operating system for work, while Windows…
How to turn on Microsoft Windows’ built-in ransomware protection
Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you must pay the attacker to unlock the data. In other words, your files are held…
After leaks, Microsoft confirms Surface, Windows AI event for March
Did Microsoft see its newest Surface devices leak in all their incrementally-increased glory, and decide that it was time to set a date? Or was the event coming all along and the leak was just…
Microsoft is killing Android apps on Windows 11
Microsoft is unexpectedly killing off its support for Android apps within Windows 11, although you’ll have a year to play games on your Windows tablet until support officially expires. But if you haven’t already installed…
Exclusive: Get legit Windows 11 licenses for $59 instead of $139
If you’re looking to pick up a Windows 11 license on the cheap, you’ve come to the right place. PCWorld’s very own Software Store is currently selling Windows 11 licenses for as high as 70…