Operating Systems

6 steps to recover missing data in Windows

Missing folders? Unreadable files? Corrupted hard drive? Sooner or later, most PC users lose data of some kind. Here’s a series of steps you can take in Windows 11 (or 10) to bring things back.

By Ed Tittel

Apr 24, 202518 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

Articles

CVE funding cuts reversed after security concerns raised

The US decided to save a few dollars by ending funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) — then abruptly reversed course.

By Jonny Evans

Apr 16, 2025 6 mins

AppleOperating SystemsSecurity

I made a better way to scroll in Windows. Here’s the script.

This script changed how I use Windows. (And yes, I "vibe-coded" it.)

By Chris Hoffman

Apr 16, 2025 8 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftWindows 11

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

It hasn't always been smooth sailing for Microsoft, but there are clear moments in the company's history that proved to be important turning points on the road to success.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 16, 2025 8 mins

MicrosoftTechnology IndustryWindows

A handy new Android memory superpower

Boost your brain with this brilliant new tool for retracing virtual steps and finding anything again.

By JR Raphael

Apr 16, 2025 5 mins

AndroidGoogleSmartphones

Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds

Get the latest info on new preview builds for Windows 10 22H2 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Build 19045.5794 for the Release Preview Channel, released on April 14, 2025.

By Preston Gralla

Apr 15, 2025 11 mins

ComputersSmall and Medium BusinessWindows 10

Now businesses can patch Windows 11 without rebooting

Microsoft adds support for hotpatching in Windows 11 Enterprise.

By Viktor Eriksson

Apr 14, 2025 1 min

SecurityWindows

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes

Here's a look at the most recent Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft as well as a collection of recent updates so you can track what's changed.

By Dan Muse

Apr 11, 2025 5 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeWindows 10

For April, a large ‘dynamic’ Patch Tuesday release

IT admins will be busy this month: the latest patch update from Microsoft includes 126 fixes, including one for an exploited Windows flaw and five critical patches for Office.

By Greg Lambert

Apr 11, 2025 11 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft OfficeWindows

The problem with Google's Pixel 9a

The latest Pixel has plenty of good things going for it — but it also presents a puzzling paradox.

By JR Raphael

Apr 11, 2025 8 mins

GoogleGoogle PixelSmartphones

Apple's Macs are powering the PC market's recovery

Apple took 10.4% of global notebook and desktop PC sales in Q1, reports Canalys.

By Jonny Evans

Apr 10, 2025 4 mins

AppleMacTechnology Industry

Microsoft's secret new Start menu replacement is impressive — and might even be a sneak preview of what's on the way with Windows 12.

By Chris Hoffman

Apr 9, 2025 8 mins

MicrosoftWindows 10Windows 11

A wild new way to think about Android apps

This unconventional approach will improve your Android phone's privacy, security, and performance — and bring a big boost to your personal productivity, too.

By JR Raphael

Apr 9, 2025 9 mins

AndroidGoogleMobile Apps