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The best laptop docking stations you can buy: Expert tested
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How to sign in to Windows 11 with your Microsoft 365 Business account ...
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Microsoft clamps down on Windows 11 users who want local accounts - but ...
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June 25, 2024 by Lance Whitney
The best laptops of 2024: Expert tested
June 19, 2024 by Cesar Cadenas

How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11

After checking the Recycle Bin, Microsoft's own command-line option is worth a try. But a dedicated recovery tool is often your best bet for retrieving a deleted file. Here's how to use one.

How to better organize your Arc browsing life with profiles

Too many tabs? Too many accounts? Your browser getting too crowded and complicated? Arc's profile feature offers an elegant solution to chronic disorganization.

June 3, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Productivity

How to join Microsoft's Windows Insider Program (and why you should)

Want to try out the latest Windows 11 builds? Just about anyone can be an 'Insider' - here's all you need and what to do first.

May 30, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows

The best VPN for Windows: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for your Windows PC on everything from speed to server count to security. Here are some of the top VPNs for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

May 23, 2024 by Charlie Osborne in VPN

Microsoft is turning Windows Copilot into a regular app - and here's why you'll like it

Instead of being stuck with a static sidebar, you'll be able to move, snap, and resize the AI assistant's window just like any other Windows app. The change is already showing up in a Windows 11 Insider build.

May 23, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence

How to use Windows Quick Assist for tech support - and why it's better than Remote Desktop

Whether you need to give or receive technical help, here's how to make the most of the Quick Assist tool in Windows 10 and 11.

May 22, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Services & Software