Windows 11 now lets you manage virtualization components through the Settings app through the new Virtual Workspaces page. This page allows you to enable or disable Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Containers, and more with a single click. On Windows 11 , you can now enable Hyper-V , Windows Sandbox , and other components from the new “Virtual Workspaces settings” page, and here’s all you need to know. Microsoft continues its efforts to make the Settings app the one location to find, and while there are still many features the company needs to bring from the Control Panel, in the December 2025 Security Update , Microsoft is introducing the “Virtual Workspaces” page in the “Advanced” section....

Microsoft on Wednesday held up a Reddit AMA to answer users questions about Surface Pro. Alongside addressing many concerns around battery life, storage capacity and a possible trade-in program, one of the questions stood up and this one was regarding to a known issue in Windows 8 using an external monitor. Reddit user Costco_Law_Degree was concerned that Surface Pro has a “very high resolution” and it has to scale to 150% to make the desktop usable....

Back to the drawing board, previously we looked at the Start screen being a new “reimagined” experience in Windows 8 that replaces the iconic Start menu, with a full-screen dashboard fill with live tiles that light up every time there is an update. Now in Windows 8.1, Microsoft is adding several new changes to the Start screen that make the experience more customizable, functional, and productive. In my opinion it also brings back some of the familiarities from the old Start menu that people were used to....

It’s incredible that Microsoft introduced Windows 8 a year ago and today Windows 8.1 is ready for download and install on every compatible PC. Windows 8.1 represents not only Microsoft vision to where the future of the operating system is heading, but it is also the first of many rapid releases the company is planning (you can think of it as a Service Pack), and be sure that “Windows 8.2” or whatever the name Microsoft chooses for the next release is already on the works and it will probably roll out at the end of 2014....

Microsoft signs off the final version of Windows 8.1 Update 1. Now the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of the software is shipping to PC makers and different partners for further testing. While we knew about the development of Windows 8.1 Update 1 , this news follows Microsoft’s recent acknowledgment of the update development . The company announced, what we know as Update 1 as a “spring” update for Windows 8....

On a continued effort to bridge the gap between Xbox One and Windows 10 gaming, Microsoft is introducing “Xbox Play Anywhere”. It’s a new program that allows you to purchase cross-platform games one time and play them on your console and PC. The Xbox Play Anywhere program works pretty simple — participating games you buy through your Windows 10 device will automatically show up on your Xbox One game library, and vice versa....

Let’s keep enjoying the beautiful gifts of the spring with this dreamy theme free for Windows. Photographer Elena Yansupova have done remarkable job by pointing the lenses to the most delicate blossoms. A simple and natural tiara of daisies appears forgotten on the grass in one of the images, in another the opening of a flower to greet the sun, then there you’ll find the white little flowers, the fuchsias, and many more that could serve perfectly as your new desktop wallpapers....

Windows 11 build 27928 is now available in the Canary Channel with Settings app updates, bug fixes, and known issues. This update moves legacy time, language, and region features from Control Panel to Settings and fixes problems with File Explorer, Taskbar, input, Lock screen, captions, and more. Microsoft is now making available Windows 11 build 27928 in the Canary Channel with changes for the Settings app, some bug fixes, and several known issues....

This one is for the cats lovers, but for sure the expressions on these kitties faces will have you all entertained and perhaps you’ll become a cat person, too! Let the fun begin with these 18 images free to download for Windows, a collection of wallpapers for your desktop background full of fur and funny attitudes from the felines. Switching between the wonderful shots this week will have you smiling in no time; their precious, sleepy, playful, certain, mischievous ways to express themselves are all here to catch your attention daily....

It is once again the holiday season, and if you want to give your desktop a festive refresh, the Microsoft Store offers a small collection of seasonal themes with Christmas-inspired wallpapers for Windows 11 and Windows 10. One of the highlights is the Winter Holiday Glow theme. This collection captures the warmth and charm of the Christmas spirit through cozy decorations, glowing lights, freshly baked cookies ready to be gifted, pine cones, and the classic red and green color palette....

The other day a friend called me and asked me that when he inserted a DVD movie into his laptop’s disc drive, a specific program used to start to play the movie but now is not the case. He didn’t know how to change the settings back, then I noticed that a lot of Windows configurations are easy for some people but not for others. So, here is how is done....

On Windows 10, you can now download the Flower Petals theme from the Microsoft Store to refresh your desktop. The theme includes a collection of 18 images of close-up petals and blossoms. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , use the Change picture in every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. You can find more great themes in this section ....

Time to get acquainted with our new theme for the week. There are impressive close ups to show off the details of frost over plants, flowers and fruits. The captured shapes of frozen drops of mist with the camera become an art on this incredible collection. These 20 free images to download for Windows will make some wonderful wallpapers for your desktop computer backgrounds, and you’ll be taking advantage of the cold season without having to be out there....

This theme is dedicated to the calming sensation the color blue honors us with. It’s all about not feeling blue this week and celebrate this popular color. You’ll find this collection to be one of a kind since it brings together some representative things of just one beautiful shade, some others just bring out their best features with a splash of paint. Joining this special set of wallpapers are a calm sea, blueberries, blue hydrangeas, impressive whales swimming, a photogenic parrot, and more....

Google announces its chatbot called Bard. This is an experimental conversational AI powered by LaMDA similar to ChatGPT. The company is also expected to hold a media event on February 8 to talk more about AI. Google is set to hold a media event on February 8 at 8:30AM ET to announce Bard, the answer to ChatGPT. Unlike the Microsoft event on February 7 , this one will be streamed on YouTube ....

When the roads take you to unimaginable places and those places take your breath away all you want to do is to freeze that moment and capture the memories forever. There could be many roads you haven’t explored yet and to take an adventure sometimes becomes a luxury. Download this theme free for Windows and allow it to bring all those captured moments and unbelievable landscapes to your desktop background. These 18 wallpapers take you for a ride along the less traveled streets, roads, bridges and highways that lead to magnificent sceneries for you to enjoy....

Photographer Chris Chung shares with the world his talent and puts together a brand new theme for you to enjoy. These 7 very crisp images of Hong Kong’s best plants and flowers will bring life to your desktop background. It is easy and free to download for Windows. Don’t miss out on this virtual garden and stimulate your vision with the finest wallpapers that are here at your fingertips. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section....

To change the PC name on Windows 10, open Settings > About , click the “Rename this PC” button, confirm the new name, click “OK,” and restart the computer. You can also rename the computer through Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. These instructions will work on Windows 10, 8.1, and even on Windows 7. UPDATED 9/18/2024: On Windows 10 , you can change your computer name in at least four ways, and in this guide, I will explain the process for completing this configuration....

To update Windows 11 apps, open Microsoft Store > Library . Click the Get updates button to download and update all your apps. To update non-Store apps, find the manual update option in the “About,” “Check for Updates,” or “Software Update” page. On Windows 11 , it’s essential to update apps, not just because of the new features and improvements but also because they usually fix bugs and security holes that malicious individuals can exploit....

To check the GPU temperature on Windows 11, open Task Manager > Performance , select the graphics card on the left and confirm the hardware temperature. Alternatively, you can use third-party apps like HWiNFO and CPUID HWMonitor to monitor the video card’s temperature. On Windows 11 , you have multiple ways to check the GPU temperature through the Task Manager and third-party applications, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to find this information....