Yes, Windows 11 will be a free upgrade. On June 24, 2021, Microsoft officially announced Windows 11 , the next version of its desktop operating system, and as expected, the company has finally confirmed that it will be a free upgrade for devices already running Windows 10 . Although this is good news for many users, it’s barely a surprise. Microsoft has made Windows 10 a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8....

The “Chilly Morning” theme for Windows 10 is now available for download from the Microsoft Store. This collection includes 15 high-definition (4K) images of early mornings in winter, including frosty windows with outside views, frosted grass during early cold mornings, frosted plants, snowed views, and more. The theme is available through the Microsoft Store, and it is available for free to set as wallpapers on devices running Windows 10 only....

Copilot+ PCs are advanced AI PCs featuring neural processing units (NPUs) capable of over 40 trillion operations per second, enabling exclusive Windows 11 features like Recall, Cocreator, and Live Captions to run locally for enhanced performance and privacy. AI PCs may include a modern CPU and GPU capable of some AI workloads, offering improved on-device AI capabilities over regular PCs. In contrast, regular PCs do not have NPUs and rely on cloud processing for AI tasks, limiting their ability to run advanced AI features natively....

Microsoft has released a cumulative update for the Windows 10 Creators Update . The new update is described as KB3206309, and it’s available for those computers enrolled in the Windows Insider Program. KB3206309 bumps the build number to 14986.1001, Microsoft titled the update “Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version Next for x64-based Systems (14986) (KB3206309)”, but the list of changes isn’t yet available. However, the description pointed out by Windows Update indicates that KB3206309 is simply a security update, and it doesn’t include any additional features or further enhancements....

If you are a pooch person you will absolutely enjoy this new theme for your desktop backgrounds. Dogs having fun in the snow, jumping and playing, some of them snuggling by the fireplace; indeed a wonderful collection not to be missed. 15 photographs that will invite you to layer up and take on those cold winter days and venture out with your furry friend. These fun wallpapers are once again free to download for Windows 10....

Google Chrome gets mica material support on Windows 11. The new design support shows the desktop background colors using a frost effect for the frame. The mica material is enabled by default in the latest preview of the browser available in the Canary channel. It’s unclear when Google plans to roll out the updated design for its web browser. Google is finally bringing modern design improvements to its Chrome web browser on Windows 11....

You can continue using Windows 10 after support ends on October 14, 2025, but it will no longer receive regular security updates. The system will remain usable, and some apps (like Microsoft 365) may continue working, but your computer will become increasingly vulnerable to security threats. Microsoft will offer optional Extended Security Updates for $30 per year to help you during the transition period. UPDATED 7/8/2025: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 , and if you still have a device running the decade-old operating system, you may still be wondering several questions, such as whether you can continue using the operating system after the support ends and what you need to do to keep your computer supported....

On Windows 10 , even though the Windows Terminal lets you access virtually any command-line experience (such as Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux), it always runs in user mode by default. While this behavior is by design, you can configure the Windows Terminal to always run as an administrator in two ways by changing the app settings or using a shortcut approach, instead of having to do the extra steps to access the option from the app context menu....

Windows 10 version 2004, May 2020 Update, is the ninth major refresh that will become available for compatible devices starting on May 27, 2020. However, before you begin with installation, you want to be ready to avoid possible errors and problems. Although it’s never recommended to skip a new version of Windows 10 as they’re important to maintain devices supported with the latest security improvements and to receive new features, these kind of updates aren’t those regular monthly updates....

To restore the legacy right-click context menu on Windows 11, open the Registry in the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID” path, create the “{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}” key, create the “InprocServer32” key, and set the default String to blank, and restart the computer. You can also open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “reg add “HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32″ /f /ve” command. Although Windows 11 introduces a redesigned right-click context menu that improves the old experience, the problem is that it’s limited in the options it can show compared to the classic menu....

On Windows 11 , a “drive letter” is automatically assigned to each internal storage, USB drive, DVD drive, and map network drive to identify the volume and make it available on File Explorer or other applications. However, you can change the drive letter to anything you want without deleting the data on the storage. For instance, if you want a drive to use a specific letter related to the content, or the system tries to assign a letter already in use, preventing the storage from appearing on File Explorer and apps....

UPDATED 12/19/2024: If you want to perform a clean installation of the Windows 11 23H2 (2023 Update) on a device that meets the hardware requirements , you will need to create a bootable USB media, and in this guide, I will teach you how to complete this task. You can always install version 23H2, mounting the ISO file to File Explorer , but booting a computer with a USB media is still the best approach for a fresh installation....

Sets in a new feature that Microsoft is building into Windows 10 , and it allows you to group apps, documents, and web pages into tabs similar to tabs on a browser. While working on a project typically users keep multiple tabs in the same window and they switch between them as needed. The same idea is what Microsoft is envisioning with Sets, but with the difference that tabs will extend to all applications....

Starting with version 78, Google Chrome introduces “Tab Hover Cards,” a new feature that allows you to get a small preview of other open pages hovering over the tab without having to leave the current page. Although it can be a useful feature, it’s not something that everyone wants to use. If you’re in the group that would like not to use Tab Hover Cards, it’s easy to disable the feature on Windows 10 , macOS, ChromeOS, or Linux....

The Registry includes a “DisableSearchBoxSuggestions” option that allows you to disable results from Bing in the Start menu for Windows 10 version 2004 and 20H2 . On Windows 10, search has been transformed into a feature that’s more than just a tool to lookup apps and files. It’s also a tool to find virtually anything, including content from the web, but it’s not something that everyone wants. In previous versions , you were able to configure the Registry settings to disable web search result previews, but the settings have been removed, and they’re no longer available in the most current releases of the operating system....

On November 15, Microsoft is making the upcoming Halo Infinite multiplayer (beta) game early for anyone in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Xbox console. However, this isn’t the entire game. You will be downloading season 1 only with the core maps and battle pass features. Also, any progression will carry over to the final release. The download is available for Xbox Game Pass members as well as for anyone without a subscription....

While the tracker blocking feature comes enabled by default using the “Standard” level that offers a balance of privacy and performance, the experience of tracking will be different depending on the option you select. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to enable and configure the tracking protection feature in Firefox for Windows 10 as well as for Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux, and macOS. (Microsoft Edge also includes a similar feature, which you can configure with these steps ....

Windows 10 packs many new features, one of them is the ability to stream Xbox One games to any Windows 10 device over a local network. Although, the feature can be customized for different speeds depending on the network, a new secret setting has been found that allows the Xbox app to offer higher speed rates to increase the quality of the experience. A Reddit user, OomaThurman , unveils details of a “very high” video quality setting hidden within the Xbox app for Windows 10 ....

Microsoft Edge can now sync all your installed extensions across the devices where you’re signed in to with the Chromium version of the web browser. The ability to sync extensions should be enabled by default, but if it’s not, you can enable or disable the feature from the profiles settings. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to enable (and disable) sync for extensions on Microsoft Edge . How to disable sync extensions on Microsoft Edge How to enable sync extensions on Microsoft Edge How to enable sync extensions on Microsoft Edge To sync Edge extensions across your devices, use these steps:...

If you use Slack to connect and collaborate with colleagues while you work from home or the office, you can add an extra layer of security to your account by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. In the event that your password is compromised, no one will be able to access your account because they will not have the second form of authentication (your phone). Slack supports two methods to configure two-factor authentication, including using an authentication app or SMS text message....