Darren Allan

Windows 11 update packs a big improvement for gamers running Arm CPUs – but it took a long time to arrive.

Microsoft rushes out yet another emergency fix for broken PC recovery features – I'd recommend you get this patch now.

It's not surprising to see Microsoft promoting Copilot over rival AIs in Edge - but I'm still disappointed by this latest 'nudge'.

The Intellivision had a robust library of games - including some surprisingly in-depth strategy affairs - and many of these classics are bundled with the reboot.

Want dark mode seemingly randomly switching itself on and off? PowerToys has gone badly awry here.

Are droves of Windows 10 users heading to Linux? One distro saw 100,000 downloads in just two days after Microsoft ended support.

The vanilla M5 is looking like an impressive performer, stoking expectations for the M5 Pro and Max.

Windows AI Labs is offering some experimental capabilities for Paint, which look powerful - if rough around the edges.

PC gamers on Windows 11 are getting some new features including an AI helper in the Game Bar.

170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.

Microsoft is serious about you relying on your mouse and keyboard a lot less in the future.

Think you'll be okay without Windows 10's monthly security updates? Don't fall into the trap of believing Defender will keep you safe.

Tiny11 25H2 arrives as a fully up-to-date lightweight version of Windows 11 to tempt those stuck on Windows 10.

Ready to use your keyboard less in Windows 11? Something big is coming to the OS and it's likely voice input.

Microsoft has beefed up the Copilot app with an impressive addition that's a substitute for a useful Copilot+ PC feature.

If you're confused about where to get Microsoft's free offer of extended support, we'll show you exactly how it's done.

Microsoft makes AI agent in settings more powerful – and I'm excited to see what the next agent achieves.

Windows 11 users have got their own support warning just as Windows 10 is about to have the plug pulled.

China's introducing new export controls on rare-earth elements - and that's bad news for the price of a raft of PC components.

Taking a page from Nvidia's playbook, and doing things better to boot - now AMD is the only GPU maker not to have MFG on the menu.

Is your mouse spying on you? Well, probably not, but AI can theoretically be used to turn a gaming mouse into a surveillance device.

Microsoft is finally knocking File Explorer into shape, and there's a useful taskbar-related tweak for Windows 11, too.

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.