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  • The event logo for Microsoft Windows event on October 7 (10.07).
    16

    Microsoft will hold a Windows and Surface event on October 7

    The event is focused on "Windows, NVIDIA RTX Spark, Surface, and the broader PC ecosystem," with Satya Nadella and Jensen Huang among the speakers.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago Read More
  • The Windows 11 logo and default wallpaper on a laptop screen.
    1

    How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive

    The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.

    By Gabriela Vătu 3 days ago Read More
  • A mouse cursor clicking the X icon on an app window.
    3

    How to force quit on your Windows PC

    If you're switching from a Mac or new to Windows, knowing how to 'force quit' an app can be confusing. Luckily, there are a number of ways to get the job done.

    By Ben Stegner 3 days ago Read More
  • A laptop on a desk displaying the Microsoft Outlook logo.
    0

    How to fix Outlook's "Your message can't be displayed right now" error

    When Outlook runs into issues, whether on the web or its desktop version, you can fix them and get back to your mail.

    By Deven McClure 4 days ago Read More
  • Person holding a graphics card
    1

    How to update your GPU drivers in Windows 11

    New game releases often require driver updates to yield the best performance on your Windows PC. But knowing where to get them can often be confusing.

    By Adnan Ahmed 10 days ago Read More
  • Person typing on a laptop with the Windows 11 logo displayed on-screen.
    12

    The downsides of switching from a MacBook to Windows

    macOS and Windows both have their own advantages. If you're planning to move to Windows, make sure you know what you're giving up.

    By Max Miller 11 days ago Read More
  • A pile of storage drives with a PC in the background.
    1

    How to check your PC's hard-drive health

    This is a step-by-step guide to checking the health of your Windows hard drive and what you can do if you get a bad result.

    By Husain Parvez 12 days ago Read More
  • Person holding a laptop memory stick.
    1

    What happens when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool?

    Memory issues could be behind your PC's performance problems, app crashes and random restarts. A Windows tool could help you understand what's going wrong.

    By Adnan Ahmed 13 days ago Read More
  • The Windows 11 logo
    37

    Microsoft announces Project Zenith, a clutter-free Windows experience meant to entice developers

    But you'll need a powerful system with 64GB of RAM to use it.

    By Devindra Hardawar 14 days ago Read More
  • Illustration of a blue sky with white clouds at the bottom. In the center are the words Copilot Mico with a depiction of a cartoony yellow blob.
    2

    Mico, Microsoft's weird lil' AI guy, has been demoted

    The amorphous corporate mascot will no longer haunt Copilot Voice.

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago Read More
  • A Microsoft Surface tablet running Windows 11
    8

    Windows 11 Home Vs Pro: What's the difference, and is it worth the upgrade?

    Most Windows 11 users don't need to bother with the Pro version of Microsoft's operating system.

    By Dave Meikleham 1 month ago Read More
  • Photo on a white Xbox Series S console and controller in front of a green-lit wall
    8

    Xbox says game discs should have worked during its outage

    The company’s tech chief said a fix for the error will be arriving soon.

    By Anna Washenko 2 months ago Read More
  • Illustration of the Windows 11 UI showing the before and after of changes coming to the Windows Search Box
    2

    Microsoft is making the Windows Search Box more streamlined and useful

    Bit by bit, Windows 11 is healing.

    By Anna Washenko 2 months ago Read More
  • The Microsoft Teams logo on a phone placed on top of a keyboard
    11

    Is Microsoft Teams really going to start tracking employee locations?

    Microsoft's new "Workspace Check-in" feature for Teams rolled out last month.

    By Gabriela Vătu 2 months ago Read More
  • Microsoft logo
    9

    Microsoft's layoffs extend beyond Xbox

    Microsoft is cutting an additional 3,200 jobs beyond those in the gaming division.

    By Jessica Conditt 2 months ago Read More
  • Microsoft's Belgrade headquarters shown with Microsoft's logo near the roof
    14

    Microsoft filing shows how it shifts profits around to reduce its European tax bill

    A new mandatory compliance report released by Microsoft shows how it declares profits in different European nations to reduce its tax bill.

    By Steve Dent 3 months ago Read More
  • Xbox controller
    8

    Layoffs looming, Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining

    Xbox union members argue for transparency and good-faith bargaining.

    By Jessica Conditt 3 months ago Read More
  • Close up image of Windows update Screen on a windows 11 device
    8

    Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update

    The update brings a low-latency profile, speeds up search, and patches hundreds of flaws.

    By Max Miller 3 months ago Read More
  • The Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark.
    0

    Engadget Podcast: What does NVIDIA's RTX Spark mean for PCs?

    This week on the Engaadget Podcast, we dive into NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip and the many ways it could reshape the world of Windows PCs (or not).

    By Devindra Hardawar 3 months ago Read More
  • Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by RTX Spark.
    20

    NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip could give Windows its true Apple Silicon moment

    Arm CPU cores, a powerful GPU and gobs of unified RAM? That sounds familiar!

    By Devindra Hardawar 3 months ago Read More
  • Several different images of people using Project Solara smart key badges and displays.
    4

    Microsoft announces Project Solara, its take on an AI agent platform

    The company demoed Solara on an Echo Show-style smart display and a smart key badge.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 4 months ago Read More
  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella standing onstage in front of a Build graphic.
    6

    Microsoft Build 2026: Live updates on Project Solara, Copilot AI, Windows, agents and more

    The company's CEO is expected to present for two and a half hours and cover a lot of ground, and we believe Windows and Copilot will be on the agenda.

    By Devindra Hardawar 4 months ago Read More
  • Satya Nadella presenting in front of a Microsoft logo.
    1

    How to watch Microsoft Build 2026

    Here's how to watch Microsoft Build 2026.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 4 months ago Read More
  • Screenshots of the redesigned Microsoft 365 Copilot app on desktop and mobile.
    5

    Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot

    Copilot will look a little more consistent, and lose a little personality

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 4 months ago Read More
  • ChatGPT logo shown clearly on a smartphone in the foreground and blurred on a laptop screen in the background
    0

    You can now add ChatGPT to PowerPoint

    Most users can start generating slides with AI today.

    By Anna Washenko 4 months ago Read More
  • Xbox controller
    4

    Microsoft hired an analyst with an influential video game blog to fix Xbox

    Matthew Ball is the new chief strategy officer for Xbox ahead of Project Helix.

    By Jessica Conditt 4 months ago Read More
  • A Surface laptop on a table in the sun.
    3

    Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business has a privacy screen and quirky haptics

    The new laptops are geared towards corporate buyers, with a price to match.

    By Cherlynn Low 4 months ago Read More
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