Latest articles by Sean Endicott
This Microsoft 365 deal drops the price to $69.99 for a full year
Deal Don’t overpay for Microsoft 365! This deal gets you a full year of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for just $69.99.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps — here’s how it improves speed
Apps Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps to improve speed. Word gets the feature first, with more apps to follow in the near future.
Over a billion Microsoft users will see a redesigned sign-in experience soon
Microsoft Microsoft is rolling out a new account sign in experience to over one billion users over the next month. The new experience has a modernized design and is optimized to be used without a password.
Microsoft Edge upgrade unlocks Copilot's full potential on Windows 11
Browsing Copilot within the Microsoft Edge Sidebar can now show previous conversations. It also supports the new Think Deeper feature, which rolled out to Copilot on Android recently.
Alienware Area-51 returns with a gaming desktop and laptops featuring RTX 5000 GPUs
Gaming Alienware’s Area-51 desktop and laptops pack RTX 5000 GPUs and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. You can order the new gaming PCs starting today!
Verizon is giving away free Meta Quest 3S headsets and 4K TVs
Deal Right now, you can get a free Meta Quest 3S or 4K Samsung TV when you sign up for Verizon internet.
Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel will soon remind users to back up files through OneDrive
Apps Microsoft 365 apps will soon prompt users to back up files through OneDrive, making it easier to protect and sync content across devices. But is Microsoft being too pushy?
Microsoft Photos app Insider update brings AI editing, OCR text search, and a new Copilot button
Apps Windows 11’s Photos app is getting AI-powered tools, including a Copilot button, OCR text search, and quick AI editing shortcuts in File Explorer.
Windows Search is getting an AI boost, but you’ll need a Copilot+ PC to use it
Windows 11 AI-powered Windows Search is coming to Copilot+ PCs, enhancing file and settings searches. It's in final testing but limited to Snapdragon models for now.
Microsoft Store update brings 150+ changes, including improved downloads & theme browsing
Apps A major Microsoft Store update will improve downloads, game installs, and theme browsing. Plus, new AI Hub for Copilot+ PCs is rolling out.
This version of OneNote will get slower before reaching its end in October
Apps Microsoft will throttle OneNote for Windows 10’s sync speed in June before fully shutting down support for the app later this year.
DOJ demands Google divest Chrome, states "Google’s conduct presents genuine danger to freedom"
Browsing The DOJ is pushing for Google to divest Chrome and Android, arguing the company’s search monopoly harms competition and limits consumer choice.
News roundup: Surface Laptop 7 warnings, Minecraft updates, and a leaked Xbox feature
News This past week we saw Surface Laptop 7 flagged for high return rates on Amazon, Minecraft unveil a major visual update, and a potential Xbox app feature leak.
3K OLED display, all-day battery, and more storage: This Surface Pro alternative is $300 off
Deal Looking for a Surface Pro 11 alternative? The ASUS ProArt PZ13 is $300 off right now, making the 2-in-1 a serious contender. It features a 3K OLED display that's excellent for creators.
Now you can view shared Office documents on iPhone & iPad — even without a Microsoft account
Apps You no longer need a Microsoft account to open shared Office files on iPhone or iPad. A new update makes accessing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint easier.
Microsoft finally removes Windows 11 upgrade block for PCs with this 2018 racing game
Windows 11 Microsoft has lifted a Windows 11 upgrade block that prevented some PCs with Asphalt 8 from updating to version 24H2.
This popular journal app is now available on Windows 11
Apps Popular journal app "Day One" now has a Windows 11 app available through the Microsoft Store. Day One has been available on macOS, iOS, Android, and the web for years, and it now has an app for PCs.
College Football 25 is now just $9.99 — cheaper than a stadium beer
Deal College Football 25 is now $9.99. With 134 teams, deep gameplay, and Dynasty Mode, it was one of 2024’s best sports games and is still an excellent game in 205.
Windows 11 boosts File Explorer speed for zip extractions
Windows 11 Windows 11 just improved File Explorer’s zip extraction speed, making it much faster to unzip large numbers of files. The change is in testing now among Windows Insiders.
Microsoft just fixed a Windows 11 bug that removed Copilot
Windows 11 Copilot was removed from some systems using Windows 11 Build 26100.3476, which was released early in March.
Surface Laptop 7 deal: Save big on Microsoft’s top-rated laptop, now starting at $885
Deals Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 earned a perfect score in our review, and now it's on sale for $885. The deal slashes the cost of the thin-and-light laptop.
A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page in testing reveals why your PC is running slow
Windows 11 A hidden Windows 11 FAQ page explains why your PC is slow, from RAM limitations to GPU bottlenecks. The feature is in testing now, though you can't see it just yet.
HP's most popular laptops are no longer Snapdragon exclusives
Laptops HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.
