Microsoft has released an update for its Prism emulator that adds support for x86 apps that require AVX and AVX2 extensions, such as Ableton Live 12.

Good news, an actually good Windows update is here. But it likely won't be useful for a while. Still, the foundation has been laid for your apps to update themselves thanks to the introduction of the ...

This is important because: These updates mark a clear shift toward a more centralized and user-friendly way to manage and maintain your apps on Windows 11. Why should I care? You’re getting a more ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It’s a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

If you have disabled visual effects for performance, recheck the menu in Advanced System Settings. For bloatware, look for apps in the Task Manager's "startup tab" for any apps you don't ...

I use my Windows 11 PC every day for both work and gaming, so I can usually tell right away when something feels off.

Normally, automatic software updates are a good thing. They keep you running the latest versions of software, including essential security and stability updates, often necessary for everything from ...

Here we go again: another Microsoft Windows update, another feature broken as a result. This time it’s VPN access. Here’s ...

Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

Windows 11 finally lets users turn Smart App Control on or off without a clean install or reset. The fix arrived in Insider ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. “Reset and recovery operations on some Windows versions might fail,” ...