To show file extensions on Windows 11, open File Explorer, then click on “View,” select “Show,” and choose the “File name extensions” option to show extensions. Another way is to open “Folder Options” and clear the “Hide extensions for known file types” option. Furthermore, you can enable this feature from the Settings app or by using Command Prompt or PowerShell. On Windows 11 , you can show file extensions on File Explorer in multiple ways, and in this guide, I will show you how to complete this configuration....

To uninstall Microsoft 365 (Office) from Windows 10, open Settings > Apps & features , select “Microsoft 365” or the version you have, and click “Uninstall” and “Uninstall” again. Alternatively, you can use the “Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant” tool to remove the Office apps from Windows 10 completely, including any leftover settings and files. UPDATED 12/7/2023: After installing the Microsoft Office apps on Windows 10 , you may have many reasons to uninstall them....

If you’re running Windows 10 on your computer, the Anniversary Update will eventually download and install automatically on your device. That’s of course, you prevent the installation from happening before hand. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings significant changes, such as improvements to the Start menu and Cortana, and new pen experience with Windows Ink . Security enhancements with features like Limited Periodic Scanning , and a more power-efficient Microsoft Edge browser, which now also includes support for extensions....

To uninstall WSL on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and remove the Linux distros and “Windows Subsystem for Linux” components. Finally, open Settings > System > Optional features > More Windows Features and remove the WSL and virtual machine components. UPDATED 7/25/2025: On Windows 11 , it’s possible to uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), but it requires multiple (in-order) steps. Although Microsoft has streamlined the installation with a single command or using the Microsoft Store, removing the platform is not as simple as clicking an “Uninstall” button....

To zip files on Windows 11 23H2 , open the location of the files in File Explorer, select and right-click the contents, and select the “Compress to ZIP file” option to create the zip file. To create a zip file on Windows 11 24H2 , open the location of the files, select and right-click the contents, choose “Compress to,” click on “Additional options,” select “ZIP,” choose the compression method and level, and click on “Create....

Microsoft’s AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says it’s “mindblowing” that users aren’t wowed by today’s AI capabilities. However, for many Windows users, the issue isn’t the technology. It’s how poorly it’s integrated. From buggy Copilot features to privacy concerns, the backlash reflects a deeper trust gap that Microsoft must address. Microsoft’s AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, is baffled that users aren’t more impressed with the current wave of AI features arriving on Windows 11 ....

On December 16th, Microsoft released Windows 10 build 10 11082 to the Fast ring of updates, and it’s the first preview part of the Redstone update coming in two waves sometime in 2016. According to the company, the first Redstone preview doesn’t contain “big noticeable changes or new features”. Instead, the company is now focusing on improving the operating system “based on feedback” submitted ruining the roll out of the November update....

Microsoft now provides a roadmap for new features and changes expected to come to Windows 11 . Since the company switched to Windows as a service development model, one of the problems (not counting the system bugs and other issues ) has been tracking the new features and changes being tested through the different pre-release channels. Sure, the development team regularly publishes preview builds of the operating system and release notes, but they’re always all over the place....

The Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) is a Microsoft proprietary file system designed for portable drives (such as USB flash drives and SD cards) that overcomes the limitation of the old FAT32 standard and where NTFS is a not a feasible solution. However, because Microsoft owns various patents of the file system design, up until now, Linux users needed to go through workarounds to access devices formatted using exFAT. But now things are changing, as the software giant has published the technical specifications of the file system publicly for the first time and announced that it’s supporting the integration of exFAT into the Linux kernel....

Nvidia is rolling out driver update version 451.48 for its RTX graphics cards bringing support for Microsoft’s DirectX 12 Ultimate and GPU scheduling feature available starting with Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update . DirectX 12 is the technology standard for creating and managing gaming, images, and multimedia (such as visual and audio effects) that run on Windows-based devices. The Ultimate version isn’t a significant upgrade from the original DirectX 12, but it will help streamline features and capabilities for Windows and Xbox games....

Microsoft begins the rollout of the new OneDrive web interface. These changes include a new “Home” page, improved navigation, organization, and file sharing. The new interface is gradually rolling out to users, but it may take until the end of February to reach everyone. Microsoft is now gradually rolling out the revamped design interface for OneDrive on the web, making navigating and organizing files and folders easier and offering more options to improve customization....

Following the traditional product lifecycle and after nearly four years, Microsoft is about to end support of Windows 7 RTM (Release To Manufacture), the version of the operating system with no service pack on April 9, 2013. This essentially means that now is the right time to install Service Pack 1. Windows 7 with SP1 will continue to have support until January 2015 following its Mainstream Support and until January 2020 for the paid Extended Support....

If your favorite color is orange you will be delighted with this new theme. Otherwise you will enjoy its beauty anyway because of the fabulous selection of things in the same bright color, all put together to catch your attention in a wonderful way. Here you have a collection that includes a magnificent sunset, a sweet little parrot, the wings of a Monarch butterfly, and all the characteristic orange from a pumpkin, a brick wall, and a juicy fresh cut fruit that gives the name to the color we are honoring....

The mountains give us splendid views for perfect photographs to become our new display of desktop computer backgrounds for this week. The images on this collection bring winter wonderland to your office. Majestic snowy landscapes, impressive aurora borealis, a stunning moon looking over snow covered pine trees, and more to see in this new theme ready to download free for Windows. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme, go to Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

Microsoft got into the desktop business with the introduction of the Surface Studio. This is a unique piece of hardware, which many people describe as a “bold device”, but I just think, it’s an amazing system with a strikingly gorgeous display. The unveiling took place at the October 2016 event in New York City, and alongside the demos Microsoft prepared for its guests, the company also very proudly had a booth to showcase the hardware inside this engineering marvel....

On Windows 10, if your device is having issues, you can reset it to fix performance problems, as well as startup, shutdown, memory usage, and app issues. However, at the time to push the reset button, Windows 10 offers two options. The “Reset this PC” option available through the Settings app, and the “Fresh Start” option, which is available through the Windows Security app. So, now the question is: what’s the difference between the two, and why you should choose one over the other?...

As part of the Windows 10 version 20H2 development, Microsoft is now releasing build 19042.450 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is the fifth preview available to testers as update KB4566782, and it’s a small update created to fix some issues. Windows 10 build 19042.450 , according to the company , addresses a sign in problem with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, and patches several vulnerabilities for various components, including for the Windows Kernel, Windows Authentication, Microsoft Scripting Engine, Windows Graphics, Windows Shell, Windows Update Stack, and more....

Windows 10 20H2, October 2020 Update, is the tenth major update since the original release and the second semi-annual update of the year, which Microsoft started rolling on October 20, 2020. Like the updates available in 2019, the company follows the same “major” and “minor” schedule. This means that in 2020, the Windows 10 2004 is the update considered “major,” and the Windows 10 20H2 is the update considered “minor” rolling out similar to a cumulative update with fixes, improvements, and a small set of features....

Microsoft releases Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) on November 16, 2021. The new version is available for versions 21H1, 20H2, and 2004 with an enablement package. Older versions of Windows 10 can upgrade to version 21H2 using the reinstallation process. Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) is available starting November 16 as a free update for compatible computers. This is the twelfth feature update available for desktops and tablets that introduces a very small set of improvements and features to enhance the user experience....

Microsoft is now making available the first preview of Windows 10 22H2 in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This minor update, described as KB5015878 (build 19045.1865), will install as a cumulative update without reinstallation. Windows 10 build 19045.1865, according to the company , is available as an optional install for commercial customers and Insiders with computers enrolled in the Release Preview Channel that don’t meet the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11 ....