Google accidentally leaked Aluminium OS, a desktop-class Android for laptops. Features include a taller status bar, a Windows-style taskbar, split-screen multitasking, and multiple Chrome windows. Google may target low-end laptops and cloud-first PCs, directly challenging Windows 11. Microsoft’s push to address Windows 11 pain points may also be a defensive move against the Aluminium OS. Google has accidentally offered the clearest look yet at its long-rumored desktop version of Android, internally known as “Aluminium OS....

We’re expecting Microsoft to launch Windows 10 later this summer in 190 countries , but the company is not planning to launch the new operating system on all devices at once. According to the software maker, Windows 10 will launch in several staggered events throughout the fall and each launch will focus on different platforms. Microsoft will begin the rollout of Windows 10 on desktop PCs later this summer. However, during the media press event at BUILD 2015 , Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore explained that they are adapting the phone experiences later than they are including the PC experiences, which means that the company is taking its time to complete the mobile version of Windows 10 — therefore we will see the release on a later date....

To add folder locations to the Gallery on File Explorer for Windows 11, open the “Collection” menu, choose “Manage locations,” click “Add,” and select the new location. To remove folder locations to the Gallery page, open the “Collection” menu, choose “Manage locations,” select the location, and click the “Remove” button. UPDATED 3/7/2024: On File Explorer, you can add and remove folder locations from the Gallery view, and I will explain how to complete this configuration in this guide....

On Windows 11 , you can now allow multiple apps to access the same camera stream simultaneously without resourcing to third-party solutions, and in this guide, I will outline the steps to complete this configuration. Starting on Windows 11 build 26100.3321 (KB5052093) , which is part of the March 2025 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft is updating the camera settings with a new feature that allows the use of one camera across multiple apps on Windows 11....

To change the time when tabs should suspend to save memory on Google Chrome, open the “chrome://flags/#high-efficiency-mode-time-before-discard” setting on the flags page, change memory saver time, and restart the browser. Google is getting a new setting to change the time to suspend inactive tabs in its Chrome browser, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to enable it in the latest Canary preview. On Google Chrome, “memory saver” is a feature that aims to reduce the amount of memory the browser uses....

On Windows 11 , you can check if the user accounts are “Administrator” or “Standard User” in at least four ways, and in this guide, you will learn how. The operating system works with two types of accounts that offer different sets of rights to use the computer. An “Administrator” account has unrestricted access to the system, including the ability to change system settings, install applications, and you can even run Command Prompt elevated....

Windows 11 adds a “Share with Copilot” button to Taskbar app thumbnail previews. The feature lets you share apps with Copilot Vision using AI. It is available on all devices, not just Copilot+ devices. You can fully disable it through Settings and the Copilot app. On Windows 11 , it’s possible to disable the “Share with Copilot” feature available through the Taskbar, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration....

To disable Fast Startup on Windows 11, open Control Panel System > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does , click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable,” turn off “Fast Startup,” and click “Save.” Alternatively, open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “powercfg /h off” command to turn off Fast Startup. It’s also possible to disable the power feature with the Registry or Group Policy Editor....

You can disable all Generative AI features in Google Chrome on Windows 11 by using Chrome Enterprise settings applied in the Registry. The process can be completed manually in Registry Editor or via commands in Command Prompt. These steps apply to all Chrome installations, including the stable version and those in the Dev, Beta, and Canary Channels. On Google Chrome for Windows 11 , you can disable virtually every Generative AI feature, including “AI Mode,” using the Chrome Enterprise settings that can be applied from the Registry, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration....

On Windows 10, location-based reminders, maps, shopping, restaurant, and other apps require to track your location to work as intended, but if you’re concerned about your privacy, Windows 10 offers an easy way to disable this feature. Using the Settings app, you can disable location for your account and apps, or you can also turn off location tracking per applications. However, if you want to stop Cortana from knowing your location, you’ll need to disable the feature entirely....

Windows 11 maps the “Print Screen” key to the Snipping Tool by default. You can enable or disable this behavior in Keyboard settings. Turning it off restores the “Windows key + Shift + S” shortcut. Disabling the shortcut lets other screenshot apps use the Print Screen key. UPDATED 12/17/2025: On Windows 11 , the system remaps the Print Screen (Prt Scr) key to the Snipping Tool by default to make it easier to take screenshots....

On Google Gemini (formely Bard) , you can enable and use extensions, and in this guide, you will learn how. Extensions are connections to other Google services that can expand the functionalities of the Gemini AI. For instance, if you enable the Google Workspace extension, the chatbot will be able to access your Gmail account, Google Drive, and Google Docs to answer different prompts. At the time of this writing, Google Gemini offers five extensions, including Google Flights, Hotels, Maps, Workspace, and YouTube, and you must enable them manually because you have to give them permission to access your information....

On Google Chrome, Global Media Controls is a new feature available starting with version 77, which allows you to play, pause, rewind, and fastforward videos and music playing on any tab. The controls are currently available as an experimental feature, but once enabled, a play button will appear next to address bar. Clicking the button will open a menu listing all the playing videos and tracks, even if you’re not in the tab....

On Microsoft Edge Chromium, you can enable “IE Mode” to use the Internet Explorer engine to render legacy websites and services that wouldn’t work in the new modern version of the browser. The Internet Explorer mode was built to allow organizations to continue to use legacy intranet sites without the need to use another browser or redesign the web application, but it also works to load internet websites. If you have to use legacy websites, you can enable IE Mode on Microsoft Edge in multiple ways, but using the flags settings is perhaps the easiest method....

Google is adding a new lazy loading feature in Chrome to speed up web pages load times while reducing bandwidth usage on mobile devices. In its current form, the browser downloads all the images, text, and code to render a web page to the end user, but using lazy loading, Chrome will only request and process elements (images and iframes) visible on the screen, and everything else will load when needed....

Microsoft Edge gets a new security feature known as “Password Monitor,” and as the name implies, it’s a feature designed to notify you that one of your passwords you’re using has been found in an online data breach. If the browser detects that a password is in the database of compromised passwords, it’ll advise you to change it to a different one. The new feature should sound familiar because Google already has a “Password Leak Detection” feature that offers the same functionality, but a similar feature is now part of the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge....

Starting with version 96 and higher releases, Microsoft Edge includes a new feature formerly known as Super Duper Secure Mode , which adds an extra layer of security and helps protect the browser from malware. According to the company , bugs in JavaScript are among the most common ways that attackers exploit. The technology is called JIT (Just-in-Time), and it’s meant to render sites faster, but it can also lead to security exploits....

On Windows 11 , you have several ways to determine your router’s IP address, and in this guide, you will learn the best ways to find it with Command Prompt, PowerShell, and the Settings app. You may sometimes need to know the router’s IP address for different reasons, including accessing the device through the web browser to troubleshoot internet connectivity problems, configuring features like VPN, or opening a network port. The only caveat is that since these devices don’t have a screen, it can be difficult to know the network configuration to access it....

Windows 11 (and 10) PCs are stuck during boot because of a BitLocker bug that appeared in the October 2025 Security Update. Microsoft is already pushing a patch to address the issue, but if you come across the blue BitLocker recovery screen, you’ll have to enter the recovery key manually. If you’re getting the BitLocker recovery screen while starting up your computer, you’re not alone, and it’s probably because of the bug after installing the October 2025 Patch Tuesday Update on Windows 11....

When trying to upgrade to a new version of Windows 10, or you’re jumping from a previous version (Windows 8.1 or Windows 7), using the Media Creation Tool, you may come across “The language or edition of the version of Windows currently installed on your PC isn’t supported by this tool” error message. If you get this error message, and you’re sure that your device meets the hardware and software requirements, you can try to upgrade downloading the Windows 10 ISO file, or you can create a USB bootable media using the Media Creation Tool on another computer that you can use to perform an in-place upgrade....