Old games, new PC: How to run DOS classics on Windows 11

Do you still have old applications or games that are no longer supported by current Windows PCs? We'll tell you how to get ...
Gadget Review on MSN

Your PS5 Controller Has a Feature Sony Doesn't Advertise

Sony's DualSense controller now pairs with 4 devices simultaneously, switching between PS5, PC, phone, and Mac with simple ...
Indiatimes

Microsoft account setup to become mandatory for installing Windows 11: What it means for users

Microsoft is now mandating the use of a Microsoft account during Windows 11 setup, removing workarounds for local account creation. The company states this ensures devices are fully configured and ...
ZDNet

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...
TechSpot

Windows 95 developers didn't have enough time to give the OS its own setup program

Retro Potato: Raymond Chen is once again sharing an intriguing behind-the-scenes story about the making of Windows 95. It turns out that building the setup process for the consumer-oriented operating ...
GameSpot

Xbox Controllers Are Getting This Small But Important Change On Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new way to access Task View on Windows 11 with an Xbox controller. By long pressing the Xbox button on a PC, Task View will appear, allowing users to switch between say a game ...
The Verge

Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11

You’ll be able to long press on the Xbox button to get to a task switcher for apps and games. You’ll be able to long press on the Xbox button to get to a task switcher for apps and games. is a senior ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon

Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon Your email has been sent Microsoft says these Windows 11 out-of-box experience quality updates should help improve security ...
CSOonline

‘Win-DDoS’: Researchers unveil botnet technique exploiting Windows domain controllers

SafeBreach researchers demonstrate how attackers can crash Windows domain controllers and build a botnet using unauthenticated RPC and LDAP vulnerabilities. At DEF CON 33, security researchers ...
The Nation Newspaper

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Windows PC Network with aka.ms/networksetup

In the digital age, a stable and secure network connection is the backbone of productivity, entertainment, and communication. Whether you’re setting up a new Windows PC or troubleshooting connectivity ...
PC Gamer

If you're on the latest Windows 11 Insider build you might have to uninstall your Xbox controller driver to get it to play nicely

Xbox controllers are still some of the most-used gamepads for PC gaming, and for good reason. They're affordable and the quality is pretty great for the price. So this one will likely apply to more ...