If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers. If you're still on Windows 10, and ...

Microsoft is phasing out SMS as an authentication method. SMS messages are unencrypted and vulnerable to hackers. Microsoft account owners will be prompted to set up a passkey instead. When trying to ...

Windows DNS Server DNS over HTTPS is generally available on Windows Server 2025 with KB5094125, encrypting client-to-resolver ...

Many Windows PCs feel sluggish in everyday use, despite their hardware specifications suggesting otherwise. The reason? The processor is handling tasks that the graphics card, SSD, or network chip ...

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the tool of choice for most developers working with SQL infrastructure and data. Microsoft recently released SSMS version 22, and in the past few months, it has ...

Microsoft Edge is ditching master passwords in favor of a more secure way to access the password manager. Microsoft ...

If you’re still relying on Windows Media Player, or bouncing between media player apps that feel too bloated to work properly, MPC-BE will feel like a breath of fresh air. Short for Media Player ...

A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here’s how that’s going. A French ...

Microsoft has explained in a guide on how to fix the "We couldn't find this app" Startup app Registry error. Microsoft has published a new support article on its ...

The carrier's AI-based service for translating a conversation during a call is now available for testing. And you don't need the latest phone to use it. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for ...

Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital culture and other topics for outlets including CNET, NPR, WIRED, Texas Monthly, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The ...