Normally, you’d run Microsoft’s PC Health Check Tool to see if your computer can handle Windows 11, but that tool is designed for Windows 10 and won’t work in Windows 8.1.

Are you still running Windows 8.1? Microsoft ended extended support for that version back on January 10, 2023. That means those of you stuck with the old operating system have been out of the loop ...

But it was still rudimentary — the “windows” were just tiled, for example. Overlapping windows debuted in Windows 2.0. We could have separated Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 into separate items ...

These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself. Need to get up to speed on the latest features in Excel?

When planning a recovery strategy for your Windows 10 device, creating a full system backup should be your top priority. It is the most reliable method to safeguard your system against potential ...

I’ve used this batch file on most of my Windows 10 and 11 PCs (and 7, 8, and 8.1 PCs before that), and it’s worked in every case except two to put WU back in action. On the machines where it ...

With the release of Windows 8.1, Microsoft brought back a Start Button (though not the full menu) and reintroduced a more familiar desktop experience. The update smoothed out some of the rough ...

Integrated hardware and software security help protect your business anywhere.

Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, and to mark the occasion the company hosted a special Copilot-focused event at its headquarters in Redmond. It's notable that Microsoft marked its ...

It's important to note that you can only activate a new installation with a Windows 11 or 10 product key. If you're upgrading from Windows 8.1 or an older version, you will have to purchase a new key.

Windows 11 Controller Bar and XBOX Game Pass widget make it easier to play. Come behind the scenes to learn about why and how we made these features.

In 2011, the government ended its antitrust oversight, but Microsoft’s browser dominance had been usurped by a rival: Google ...