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The New Windows Blue Screen of Death Has… a QR Code?

Welcome to the future. A future where the Windows Blue Screen of Death now features a QR code as well as a sad face. The Register reports that the latest developer build of Windows 10—that’s build 14316, if you’re counting—now features a URL that you can follow, using your phone, to help you get to…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

What to Expect From Microsoft’s Build 2016 Keynote Today

Microsoft is a software company. Despite its more recent push into building impressive hardware, it’s made its name with code and services—not phones and laptops. Build 2016, a couple day’s sojourn in San Francisco, showcases what Microsoft does best, giving a glimpse of things coming for Windows users in 2016 and beyond. Last year’s Build…

Tech News Darren Orf

All the Cool Beta Software You Can Use for Free

Beta software lets you test out the newest features while app developers work out the final bugs in the software. Now, more app developers are offering beta programs than ever before. All you need to do is sign up to be part of the beta program. Plus, switching back to the stable version is usually…

Gadgets David Nield

Microsoft Edge Is Finally Becoming a Real Browser

I know, Microsoft Edge is still haunted by ghosts of IE past, and for that reason alone most people stay a full barge-pole length away from Window’s default browser. But thanks to some upcoming changes, it might stop sucking so bad. The latest beta version of Edge, now available to Windows Insiders on the Fast…

Tech News Chris Mills

Windows 10 Is Trying Really Hard to Kill Extra Antivirus

Windows 10 might be the “most secure Windows ever,” but the unfortunate reality is that companies and hospitals far and wide are getting hacked faster than ever. As a result, Microsoft is bulking up its enterprise-level defenses. Windows already ships with some built-in antivirus called Windows Defender. Currently, it’s a defensive program that looks at…

Tech News Chris Mills

HP’s Elite x3 Is a Beastly Smartphone…Running Windows

When Microsoft announced its goal of unifying Windows 10 software across PC, tablets, phones, game consoles, and even Pi-powered micro computers, the future seemed promising. But there was one big problem with that vision: no one really wants a Windows smartphone. It’s no secret that Windows phone has been in a downward spiral because of…

Tech News Darren Orf

Relive the Early Days of PC Gaming With This Archive of Windows 3.1 Apps

Archive.org is quickly becoming the place to visit whenever 90s internet nostalgia strikes. Last week, we reported on an amazing collection of MS-DOS malware in the Malware Museum. Now, the site has launched a collection old games from Windows 3.1. The new archive includes popular games like Brickbuster, Chessnet, and the classic Election ‘92. These…

Tech News Darren Orf

Windows 10 Will Be the Only Microsoft OS You Can Run on Some Future CPUs

If you thought the days of CPU—OS incompatibilities were behind you, think again. It’s quietly been announced that some future silicon will only allow you to run Windows 10 if you choose to opt for a Microsoft OS. In a blog post, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President for Windows and Devices Group explains: Going forward, as…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Lenovo’s Windows Tablet Has a Module For Every Need

Full-fat Windows tablets are taking their sweet time catching on with the general public, but if you’re not pulling the trigger because they aren’t quite versatile enough, Lenovo’s master-of-all-trades Thinkpad X1 could be the ticket. At heart, the $900 Thinkpad X1 Tablet is a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet, powered by a Intel Core M processor,…

Tech News Chris Mills

How to Make Your Office Apps Touchscreen-Friendly

If you’re using the Office 2013/2016 desktop apps as your productivity tools of choice, then there’s a little trick you can use to make them easier to operate on touchscreens. If you’re using these applications on a touchscreen monitor or a Windows 10 tablet (like one of the Surfaces), it can improve your efficiency a…

Gadgets David Nield

Here’s How To Use Google Play Music From a Desktop App

Google Play Music lives on the web and as several mobile apps. But as you would expect from Google, there’s not much in the way of desktop support. If you do want to air your tunes from a desktop application in Windows or Mac OS X, then there are a couple of third-party, open source…

Gadgets David Nield

Use the New Find My Device Tool to Track Your Windows 10 Laptop

Microsoft has finally got around to adding a Find My Device feature to Windows 10. As you might expect, it lets you identify where your laptop is, should it get lost or stolen. The new feature is part of the major update for Windows 10 rolled out earlier this month, and here’s how to activate…

Gadgets David Nield

Windows Turns 30: A History, Told Through Microsoft’s Terrible Ads

Microsoft turns 30 today, and what a joyous occasion it is. Windows is once again a force to be reckoned with, and all it took was Windows 10 not being a complete dumpster fire of a UI. As the operating system has changed, so has Microsoft’s approach to sales—from one strain of crazy to another.…

Tech News Darren Orf

Microsoft’s Plan to Port Android Apps to Windows Appears Delayed

In April, Microsoft excitedly announced its plans to port everything to Windows, including iOS and Android apps. Now, it looks like it may take longer than expected before you see any Android action on its operating systems. Reports by Windows Central and Verge both suggest that the plans to port Android apps to Windows face…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Get Apple TV’s New Screensavers On Any Windows PC or Mac

If you’ve grabbed one of those shiny fourth-generation Apple TVs then no doubt you’ll be enjoying the looping video wallpapers that come with them—professionally shot clips of famous vistas that change with the time of day. For those without an Apple TV but with a desktop or laptop, there is a way to get the…

Gadgets David Nield

How to Start Any Office Application in Safe Mode

Word starting to wobble? Excel eating itself? PowerPoint playing up? If you’re having trouble with your Office apps, then launch them in a special stripped-down Safe Mode. Like Windows Safe Mode, it loads the software in its most basic configuration, enabling you to troubleshoot issues and hopefully identify what’s causing your problems. Here’s how it’s…

Gadgets David Nield

How to Use the Chrome App Launcher on Windows or Mac

A fan of the simple ‘start menu’ on show in Chrome OS? You can use it on Windows and Mac computers as well—and it offers more features than you might think. As well as launching your online apps, you can perform quick calculations and run web searches from this pop-up box as well. The App…

Gadgets David Nield

You’ll Only Be Able to Buy a Windows 7 or 8.1 PC For One More Year

Microsoft has announced that from October 31st 2016, PC manufacturers won’t be able to sell new computers sporting the ageing Windows 7 or 8.1 operating systems. Instead, they’ll have to come pre-installed with Windows 10. Microsoft usually puts such restrictions in place, but, as ZDNet points out, it typically leaves two years of breathing room…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

Every Tiny Apartment Should Come Standard With These Pop-out Windows

Industrial designer Aldana Ferrer Garcia also happens to be an architect, and she’s combined her skills in both fields to come up with some wonderful pop-out window concepts that lets those living in tiny, balcony-less apartments to get a little more exposure to the sun. The ‘Hopper Niche’ concept extends outwards like an accordion, but…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Dell’s New XPS 12 Is a Surface Clone With a Keyboard You’ll Actually Want to Use

Dell has just announced a new Windows 2-in-1 tablet computer called XPS 12, which uses a series of magnets to turn into a laptop, along with a refresh of its existing XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops. If the idea behind the XPS 12 sounds familiar, then it certainly does seem to share some design…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe

The New Windows Blue Screen of Death Has… a QR Code?

What to Expect From Microsoft’s Build 2016 Keynote Today

All the Cool Beta Software You Can Use for Free

Microsoft Edge Is Finally Becoming a Real Browser

Windows 10 Is Trying Really Hard to Kill Extra Antivirus

HP’s Elite x3 Is a Beastly Smartphone…Running Windows

Relive the Early Days of PC Gaming With This Archive of Windows 3.1 Apps

Windows 10 Will Be the Only Microsoft OS You Can Run on Some Future CPUs

Lenovo’s Windows Tablet Has a Module For Every Need

How to Make Your Office Apps Touchscreen-Friendly

Here’s How To Use Google Play Music From a Desktop App

Use the New Find My Device Tool to Track Your Windows 10 Laptop

Windows Turns 30: A History, Told Through Microsoft’s Terrible Ads

Microsoft’s Plan to Port Android Apps to Windows Appears Delayed

Get Apple TV’s New Screensavers On Any Windows PC or Mac

How to Start Any Office Application in Safe Mode

How to Use the Chrome App Launcher on Windows or Mac

You’ll Only Be Able to Buy a Windows 7 or 8.1 PC For One More Year

Every Tiny Apartment Should Come Standard With These Pop-out Windows

Dell’s New XPS 12 Is a Surface Clone With a Keyboard You’ll Actually Want to Use

Scientists Discover Hidden Behavior in Water That Helps Explain Why Ice Floats

The ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Paved the Way for a Wildly Sci-Fi Season 3

A $1 Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Lands at Mint Mobile With Unlimited Data at 50% Off in a Clearance Push

Your Wimpy Workouts Aren’t Cutting It, Scientists Say

Anker Prime Power Bank Drops to an All-Time Low (200W, 20,100mAh, 3-Port) as Amazon Clears Out Remaining Spring Sale Stock

Students Are Now Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Exams

Roborock F25 GT Cordless Vacuum and Mop Hits Its Lowest Price in Spring Sale, 20,000Pa Cleaning Power Without the Premium Price Tag

New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

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