Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it

Available to Windows Insiders, the built-in tool measures your upload and download speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

I tried Windows 11’s customizable right-click menu – and it’s a much-needed change

The latest Windows Insider build lets you add, remove, and manage commands in the right-click menu so it’s less crowded and confusing.

Windows 11 could get a serious performance boost, but there’s a catch

A hidden setting spotted in an experimental Windows 11 build suggests Microsoft is preparing to take advantage of Intel’s latest CPU technology. But don’t expect your PC to suddenly become faster after an update.

NVIDIA’s RTX Spark could be the best thing to happen to Qualcomm Snapdragon

NVIDIA’s RTX Spark could give Windows on Arm the boost it needs, and Qualcomm Snapdragon laptops might be among the biggest winners. Here’s why NVIDIA’s entry could reshape gaming, local AI, and app compatibility.

Latest Windows update disables key security setting – but there’s a workaround

A bug in Microsoft’s October Windows update prevents you from turning on a security setting that blocks malicious or suspicious apps. A Registry hack fixes the glitch.

Microsoft is teaching AI to find the bottlenecks buried inside Windows 11

Microsoft is connecting AI assistants to Windows’ advanced performance-analysis tools, helping engineers investigate CPU spikes, memory pressure, driver problems, and other causes of sluggish PCs.

Apple will finally stop making iPhone-to-Windows copy-paste such a chore

Apple has agreed to build a developer framework that could finally enable seamless iPhone-to-Windows clipboard syncing, though its first beta will arrive sometime after fall 2027.

Microsoft will make Windows work well with just 8GB RAM. We desperately need it

Optimizing the memory footprint is the next big goal for Windows. Let’s hope Microsoft delivers on the promise.

Microsoft finally has a Windows 11 upgrade everyone can get behind

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is investing in Windows 11 quality and fundamentals, continuing a push toward better performance, reliability, and everyday usability.

Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control

Microsoft is reportedly redesigning Windows 11’s context menu with faster performance and user customization, allowing users to choose which apps and actions appear.