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After nearly 30 years Windows will finally add native support for this popular file type
By Rael Hornby published
It’s only taken Microsoft the better part of 30 years, but native RAR support is finally making its way to Windows in an update later this week.

Top 3 features coming to Windows 11's next update
By Claire Tabari published
Windows 11 is receiving a new update soon, with its focus on adding additional accessibility options (particularly in voice recognition) throughout more languages.

Tired of ads in Windows 11? Here’s how to block every last one of them
By Rael Hornby published
Limit Microsoft’s influence over your data and stop as much of its pushy sales tactics from reaching your desktop as possible with our guide on how to block every ad in Windows 11.

How to move the Windows 11 taskbar
By Sherri L. Smith published
Microsoft locked the Windows 11 taskbar in one spot. Want to break it free? We'll show you how.

Windows screenshot flaw could expose cropped info — how to protect your PC
By Sean Riley published
A flaw in the Windows 11 Snipping tool and the Snip and Sketch tool in Windows 10 could prove disastrous for users that are cropping confidential data out of their screenshots.

Latest Windows 11 update slows some SSDs to a crawl - here's how to fix it
By Sherri L. Smith published
Are you experience slow boot times and sluggish performance all around, a new Windows 11 update might be the problem. Here's how to fix it.

Windows 12 just popped up in leaked Intel docs — will Microsoft’s next-gen OS arrive in 2024?
By Sean Riley published
Windows 12 may be nearer than you think, an alleged leaked Intel document showed support for Microsoft's next-gen OS that suggests it may arrive as soon as 2024.

PS5 vs. Nintendo Switch vs. Xbox Series X vs. PC: Which gives you the best bang for your buck?
By Claire Tabari published
Gaming isn’t cheap, so here are the best gaming platforms, ranked from least to most cost-efficient.
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