This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Microsoft is closing more loopholes that allowed users to set up Windows 11 with a local account. Users will now be ...

Retro Potato: Raymond Chen is once again sharing an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about the making of Windows 95. It turns out that building the setup process for the consumer-oriented operating ...

In brief: Once again, Microsoft is pushing its automatic updates agenda. The company's latest policy update shows how quickly it can shift control away from users, raising questions about flexibility ...

According to a new blog post, Microsoft will be enforcing uniform USB-C standards for Windows 11 laptops going forward, which apply with Windows 11 24H2 and beyond. PC manufacturers will need to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For all its quirks, USB-C has quietly revolutionized the tech we carry every day, especially laptops. It's the closest thing there's been to a ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...

If you use an Android phone, you can now wirelessly access your device's storage directly from File Explorer on Windows 11, with no cables required. Traditionally, transferring files from your phone ...

Chrysler introduced the iconic 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8 in 1964. Initially produced for NASCAR, the Hemi was banned in 1965 due to its unavailability in production vehicles. In response, ...

Microsoft says that some USB printers will start printing random text after installing Windows updates released since late January 2025. The known issue affects Windows 10 (version 22H2) and Windows ...

Later this week, Amazon is closing a small loophole that allowed purchasers of Kindle books to download those files to a computer and transfer them via USB. Originally intended to extend e-book access ...