How I made my Windows 11 widgets truly useful: 8 simple tweaks to try before you hide them

The Widgets feature can be annoying but it's also able to provide useful news and info. Here's how I tweak it to be less ...

Windows 11's new Low Latency Profile may give your PC the speed boost it deserves

Currently in early testing mode, Low Latency Profile is expected to boost the speed of Windows 11 apps, menus, flyouts, and ...

Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11’s apps and animations

Microsoft has heard your complaints about Windows 11, and it wants to make things better. That has been the messaging out of ...

These privacy settings can make Windows 11 far less annoying to use

Windows 11 has lately turned unusable due to the AI bloatware and privacy-intruding features, but here are some settings that ...

Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch

Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in ...
PC World

Microsoft’s secret ‘Windows K2’ project aims to fix what users hate most

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s secret “Windows K2” project aims to address major Windows 11 complaints through performance improvements and user experience enhancements. Key improvements include a ...
purexbox

Xbox Unveils New Logo And Explains How To Make It Your Series X|S Background

We officially have a new Xbox logo! To accompany last night's massive statement on the future of the brand, the official Xbox account on X/Twitter posted a 4K version of the new logo along with the ...
Windows Central

I got an inside look at the plan to bring the soul back to Windows 11 — Microsoft’s bet on quality, community, and making the OS feel human again

From Ninja Cat to named owners — I learned how Microsoft is rebooting the Insider program to restore trust, but will it work? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
CU Independent

Best GIF Background Remover Tools to Make Transparent GIFs

GIFs are widely used in social media, messaging apps, marketing, and web design. They are simple, lightweight, and expressive. However, one common challenge users face is dealing with unwanted ...
9to5google

Here’s a preview of Pixel 11 Pro Fold’s wallpapers, hinting at colors [Gallery]

Google’s Pixel 11 series is in the pipeline and, in the latest Android 17 beta release, we spotted a quick preview of the wallpapers set to debut on the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Buried within the first ...
PC Magazine

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing the 4 Worst Things About the Windows 11 Insider Program

I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in earnest for over twice as long. As a member of PCMag's software team, I focus on Windows coverage, but also write about other ...
Windows Central

Microsoft is finally adding the right kind of AI support to Windows 11 as it struggles to combat AI popularity on Mac

Support for AI agents on the Taskbar and Search Box are coming to Windows 11 next month, Microsoft has confirmed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...