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How to join Microsoft's Windows Insider Program (and why you should)

Want to try out the latest Windows 11 builds? Just about anyone can be an 'Insider' - here's all you need and what to do first.

3 days ago by Lance Whitney

These new apps are coming to Windows on Arm, and they're a big deal

Creative professionals now have more reasons to buy Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs, and developers should keep that in mind.

May 22, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz

If you've had VPN problems since the April Windows update, here's your fix

Microsoft fixed the Windows VPN glitch with its May 14 update. Here's how to get it.

May 17, 2024 by Lance Whitney

What ever happened to the free Windows 10 upgrade offer?

For seven years after Microsoft's free upgrade offer officially ended, people were still reporting successful Windows 10 upgrades from older machines. Were all those loophole digital licenses legit?

May 16, 2024 by Ed Bott

Having VPN connection issues? Microsoft warns the April 2024 Windows update is to blame

If you install the latest Windows update, your VPN connections may fail. Microsoft says it's working on a fix.

May 2, 2024 by Lance Whitney

7 ways to make Windows 11 less annoying

I told you last year that Microsoft would crank up the Windows money-making machine. Here's how to turn off the ads, upsells, and cross-sells.

April 30, 2024 by Ed Bott

Microsoft is now showing ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to block them

Appearing for all Windows users via a new update, the ads highlight recommended apps from the Microsoft Store.

April 24, 2024 by Lance Whitney

Microsoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows 11 24H2

So far, at least two customization apps won't install or run in the current beta for this year's major Windows 11 update.

April 8, 2024 by Lance Whitney

Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will cost

The official price list for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program is out. For businesses, it's shockingly expensive. For educators, it's just a few bucks. Here's how it works.

April 3, 2024 by Ed Bott

Windows 12 FAQ: Is it coming in 2024? (Plus some surprising predictions)

Microsoft isn't talking, but I've collected rumors, speculation, and wild-ass guesses about the next version of Windows in this FAQ to help you get ready.

April 1, 2024 by Ed Bott