Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

I also recommend creating a restore point, and will walk you through it. Windows Security is a highly capable system guardian. In my "Best Antivirus for Windows 11" guide, I made the case that it ...
ZDNet

5 Linux desktop environments that make ditching Windows 10 easy - including my top pick

There's a Linux desktop environment for everyone. Windows users will feel right at home with several DEs. All of these desktop environments are free. Have you found yourself itching to walk away from ...
The Verge

Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home

This camera stays inside, where it’s safe, to monitor what’s going on outdoors. This camera stays inside, where it’s safe, to monitor what’s going on outdoors. is a senior reporter who’s been ...
Engadget

You can now play Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 in your browser

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 knew how to lay on the camp. But it wasn’t only known for having some of the most delightfully cheesy cutscenes this side of The 7th Guest. Red Alert 2 was also an ...
Florida Today

Colorado already lost STARCOM to Florida. Now, Space Command will move to Alabama

President Donald Trump announced the US Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama. Colorado is also losing the STARCOM headquarters, which is moving to Florida.
PC World

Swipe, tap, done: These Windows 11 touch gestures change everything

One of the things you can do to simplify your navigation around the Windows 11 user interface is to utilize touch gestures if you have a touchscreen. Touch gestures enable you to perform various ...
The Verge

Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...
PC Magazine

Windows 11 Is Full of Secret Tools. Here Are the Weirdest Ones You've Never Used

Think you know Windows 11? Hidden deep in Settings are strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably never stumbled across—until now. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows ...
ZDNet

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tested both Windows alternatives, and here's my choice

Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems. You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware. Find out which of these is best suited for ...
Engadget

Mozilla will add an 'AI window' to Firefox

Mozilla is working on a new tool for Firefox called AI Window. This will be an opt-in space for chatting with an AI assistant and getting help from it while browsing. The goal with this project ...
NerdWallet

What Are Energy-Efficient Windows? Cost, Certification and How to Choose

You can update your existing windows to make them more energy efficient or replace them with Energy Star certified options. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...