The most popular operating system in the world, Microsoft’s Windows is the software that powers hundreds of millions of PCs. Introduced back in November 1985, Windows has changed and evolved over time to grow as gaming, design, development, and productivity needs have shifted. Whether XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or, most recently, Windows 11, Microsoft’s OS is one of the most important pieces of software ever made.
Today I learned about Ventoy, which makes an entire USB drive bootable — then, you just drag and drop ISOs to it!
I now have Win 11, Win 10, Arch Linux and HoloISO on a single stick, which shows up as a single drive with plenty of space for regular files, too. I might never use the dependable Rufus again.
The 2023 Framework Laptop 13 remains a DIY dream while fixing many of the 2022 Framework Laptop’s biggest issues.
Dell has announced updates to its Inspiron line, a tried-and-true favorite of high school and college students everywhere. There’s a 16-incher, a 16-inch 2-in-1, and a 14-inch 2-in-1 — and they’ll all be available with both 13th-Gen Intel processors and AMD Ryzen 7000 processors.
Boy, do I wish these had been available in my college era when I was living life on a clunky, pink Inspiron that could barely open my word processor. Actually, maybe it’s a good thing that all these options weren’t available — I probably would’ve spent days Googling them all instead of writing my Comparative Literature papers.
The Acer Aspire 5 has gotten a design upgrade, but it’s not as fancy on the inside.
I spent a day on a $279, bright blue, cow-spotted 14-inch laptop, and I’m seriously impressed by how much it has to offer.
Microsoft has started testing a modern details pane for File Explorer in Windows 11. It’s part of a bunch of changes in the Dev Channel, including a Facebook notifications widget, animated widget icons in the taskbar, and improvements to narrator in Microsoft Excel. Here’s hoping File Explorer will eventually get the kind of overhaul that was in this recent Windows 12 fan concept.
Microsoft is rumored to be working on an AI-powered Windows 12 for 2024 and a new fan concept imagines what it might look like. Addy Visuals has mocked up a new Start menu with integrated widgets and a dynamic taskbar (that floats) with some truly unique features. It wouldn’t be a concept without a redesigned File Explorer and the temporary drop zone is a great idea here. Hopefully some of these concepts become reality.
It’s not really that difficult to personalize your right-click Windows menus. We offer some examples of what you can do, including getting rid of that “Show more options” selection and adding shortcuts for your favorite apps. Just remember to back up your Registry Editor first.
If you’re looking for a Windows-based alternative to Apple’s MacBook Air, the Zenbook S 13 is what you want. It’s even thinner and lighter than last year’s version, too.
It’s really frustrating when your phone or laptop hits that 15 percent mark halfway through the day. But don’t always blame the battery — the responsibility may lie with the apps you’re using. Here’s how to check to see which apps are pulling the most power, and how you can (maybe) fix things.
I spent many hours using HP’s 14, a $289 Windows laptop. You’re all welcome.
The latest XPS 13 is good enough — but no longer good enough to top the market.
Google’s Nearby Share app, which lets you share files and folders with other devices, has introduced a beta version for Windows PCs. Here’s how to install and use it to make moving files between your laptop and phone a lot easier.
Meta is updating its messaging app for Windows to let you do video calls with up to 8 people, and audio calls with up to 32 people. Before, you could only do individual calls.
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