To get Copilot Pro, open your “Microsoft account” (web), then go to the “Account” page, click the “Get Copilot Pro” option, choose a payment method, and subscribe. After signing up, you can access the service on the web, on Windows 11, and in the mobile apps. The pro version of the chatbot is built on the Copilot you already know, but the pay subscription offers some additional benefits, such as GPT-4 Turbo, custom GPTs, enhanced AI image creation, and Copilot access from Microsoft 365 (Office) apps....

On Windows 10, Microsoft Teams is a collaboration and messaging platform designed for businesses, and it competes with Slack. The company offers Teams as a service as one more feature for Microsoft 365 customers, but anyone can use all the essential features for free. Microsoft describes Teams as a chat-based workspace focused on real-time collaboration that brings features like chat, video meetings, notes with OneNote integration, Office, Planner, PowerBI, and many other extensions....

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update (version 21H1) is rolling out to compatible computers, and while it is best to install the feature update with Windows Update , you can also upgrade by installing the enablement package (KB5000736) manually. The ability to download and install the enablement package is only available for devices running versions 20H2 and 2004. If you use version 1909 or an older release, you cannot use the enablement package to upgrade....

On Windows 11 , you can recreate the Recovery Partition if the partition is corrupted, doesn’t have enough space, or you need to move it to the end of the drive. In this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this process. What’s the Recovery Partition? A recovery partition is a dedicated section of the hard drive that contains files to access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) , which you can use to recover your system in case of critical errors or system failures or if you need to restore your computer to its factory settings....

To remove the Widgets icon from the Taskbar on Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and turn off the “Widgets” toggle switch. On Windows 11, the “Widgets” icon can show the weather as well as notifications for sports, finance, and breaking news. Also, as you hover over the icon, the Widgets dashboard opens, similar to the “news and internets” widget available on Windows 10. Although this feature might be useful for some, it’s not for everyone since it adds unnecessary distractions, and you can end up accidentally opening it as you hover over it....

To change the name of a network adapter on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings , choose the adapter, click “Rename,” and confirm the name. Alternatively, you can use the legacy Control Panel or PowerShell and Command Prompt commands. UPDATED 10/10/2024: On Windows 11 , you can change the name of a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network adapter in more than one way, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to perform this configuration....

On Windows 11 , it’s possible to reset the Settings app when it is showing signs of problems, such as when it stops opening or keeps crashing. The Settings app is the modern interface that replaces the Control Panel and allows you to customize virtually any aspect of the operating system, including controlling features, changing the look and feel of the desktop, and changing system settings. However, as with any other application, it may come a time when it will not work as expected....

On Windows 10, Windows Hello is a name that describes the support for new and more secure ways to sign in to your device using biometric and PIN authentication. In other words, Windows Hello allows users to ditch traditional complex passwords in favor of more personal and secure methods of authentication, including face and iris recognition, fingerprint, and PIN to unlock a device. In this guide , you’ll learn the step to configure and remove Windows Hello using a fingerprint reader on Windows 10 ....

To rollback, open Settings > System > Recovery and click “Go Back.” Skip update check, follow on-screen direction, and click “Go back to early build.” The process will take several minutes to roll back to Windows 11 21H2 from 22H2. If you upgraded to Windows 11 22H2, it’s possible to uninstall it to revert to version 21H2 without losing your files in case the new release is causing problems because of bugs or compatibility issues or you want to stay on the same version for a little longer....

It doesn’t matter if you’re upgrading Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro or Windows RT, or any of the preview versions of the operating system. The upgrade process to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 are exactly the same. Though problems and errors that might happen could be different from device to device. Instructions Every user running Windows 8 will receive a notification in the Windows Store, click Download and the upgrade to Windows 8....

Credential Manager on Windows 11 is a feature designed to store sign-in information for websites you browse in Microsoft Edge , apps, and networks (for example, shared folders and mapped drives) when you select the save credentials options. The application has been around for many years and in addition to saving your login usernames and passwords, it also provides options to view, add, remove, and back up all of your credentials....

To list all Windows 11 accounts, open Settings > Accounts > Other users and confirm the accounts. Also, on Settings > Accounts > Family, check the Microsoft accounts in your family group (if applicable). Alternatively, open Command Prompt and view the accounts using the “net user” command. You can also use PowerShell and the Computer Management app. UPDATED 8/4/2025: On Windows 11 , checking all the accounts configured on your computer can be useful in many situations....

Windows 10 22H2 is getting build 19045.6691 (KB5071546) as the second update through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. This update rolls out changes for a specific PowerShell 5.1 command. There are no new major features in this release, as the operating system support has ended on November 14, 2025. Windows 10 builds 19045.6691 and 19044.6691 (KB5071546) are now rolling out as part of the December 2025 Security Update through the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for versions 22H2 and 21H2....

Microsoft has made available a preview of its Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) for Android devices. The company announced the its plans to brings its antivirus and malware protection to Android, iOS, and Linux at the beginning of the year, and now, the first preview of the solution is ready for download as a public preview for the Android platform. However, this isn’t a solution for consumers, at least not yet, as the company is targeting this antivirus for organizations with Microsoft Defender Security Center....

Microsoft has made available the first preview of the next version of Microsoft Edge based on the Chromium engine developed by Google. The company made the announcement in Twitter (via ZDnet ) and revealed that a build compiled to run natively on ARM64 has entered the Canary ring, and users can expect a more stable version to appear in the Developer and Beta channel in the coming weeks. The news arrives days after a report revealed that Microsoft is planning to make the new version of Edge generally available on January 15, but without support for devices based on Qualcomm ARM processors, and until now, it was unclear when the native version of the browser was going to be available on an non-x86 platform....

The next wave of updates for Windows and various other products, which Microsoft refers as Patch Tuesday, is happening next week and the company is already announcing six security bulletins. Three of these are rated as Important, one is rated as Moderate, and the remaining two are rated as Critical. All the updates for July are to patch Windows and Internet Explorer. As every second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft is expected to release the updates on July 8th, 2014, at 10 am PDT....

You’ll be able to find here impressive architectural structures from the most interesting cities in the world. These pieces of photography form the perfect selection of wallpapers for your desktop background for this week. 12 stunning images to download free for Windows of iconic emblems, like the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City; the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California; the Sidney Opera House, and more. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section....

Microsoft announces a big update coming to OneDrive. The update brings design changes and various new features. One of the biggest additions is offline support on the web. OneDrive is also integrating the Copilot AI for paying customers. Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of OneDrive, with a slew of new features designed to make file management easier, faster, and more collaborative for business and home users. OneDrive 3.0 includes a redesigned home screen with Copilot integration, AI recommendations, offline web syncing, enhanced sharing and collaboration options, and more to improve the experience of managing files on the web, applications, and Windows 11 ....

To clean install Windows 10, boot your PC from a USB installation drive, select “Custom install,” choose and wipe the target drive, and then complete the Out-of-Box Experience. Alternatively, use the Media Creation Tool, Reset this PC, WinRE, or mount a Windows 10 ISO and select “Nothing” in the “Change what to keep” step for a fresh setup. UPDATED 1/2/2026: A clean install of Windows 10 continues to be the best method for setting up a new computer, fixing performance issues, or upgrading to the latest version (such as 22H2)....

When Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, you can either upgrade to Windows 11 for full feature and security updates or enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to receive critical patches for one more year. Upgrading is the best long-term option, but ESU is useful if your device can’t run Windows 11 yet. The end of life for Windows 10 is officially set for October 14, 2025, marking the end of mainstream support for one of Microsoft’s most widely used operating systems....