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A CrowdStrike update bricked Windows PCs around the world, resulting in service delays, cancellations, and shutdowns at airports, hospitals, and businesses.

By Kate Irwin

A faulty update from antivirus provider CrowdStrike triggers the Blue Screen of Death on numerous Windows PCs. Fortunately, there's a (slightly complicated) solution.

By Michael Kan

A CrowdStrike Falcon update caused Windows PCs to get the blue screen of death, disrupting businesses around the world.

By Kate Irwin

We installed a bushel of x86 Windows programs on a new Snapdragon X Elite laptop to see if Microsoft’s claims of smooth operation on its new emulator pan out. You may be surprised by our results.

The final 'Platform Stability' release serves as a reminder to developers to get their apps in gear.

By Rob Pegoraro

Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps and services that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen

Currently in beta, Apple iOS 18 brings impressive RCS functionality and interface customization features to the iPhone, but the potentially showstopping Apple Intelligence and Siri features aren't available until later this year.

By Gabriel Zamora

macOS Sequoia, currently available in public beta, won’t flex all of its AI muscles until after its official release, but the early version already offers an excellent iPhone mirroring feature, a capable one-stop password app, and plenty of new convenience features.

By Edward Mendelson

Can't wait to get all of the iOS 18 features that were announced at WWDC? You can download the public beta of Apple's new mobile OS today.

By Chandra Steele

After an initial rejection, Apple approves UTM SE for iPhone, iPad, and the Vision Pro, which lets users emulate Windows XP or Mac OS 9 games on their newer devices.

By Kate Irwin

More AI-powered features and modular system design are just a couple of the leaks and rumors swirling around Microsoft's not-yet-announced Windows 12.

By Michael Muchmore

If your computer keeps waking up from sleep mode, there may be a few settings you can tweak to fix the problem. Here's how to make sure your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC stays asleep.

By Whitson Gordon

Apple is also experimenting with adding dark mode to all app icons.

By Jibin Joseph

After first rolling out Notepad spell-check to select Windows Insiders in March, Microsoft is now releasing it to all Windows 11 users.

By Michael Kan  & Kate Irwin

If you're done with Windows 10 or don't want to (or can't) upgrade to Windows 11, install Linux instead. Here's how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.

By Whitson Gordon

For $27 per year, Slovenia-based 0patch will keep your Windows 10 machine up to date with critical security patches for up to five years once Microsoft ends support.

By Michael Kan

Windows 11 has now seen growth for two consecutive months and is currently installed on 29.71% of global PCs, according to Statcounter.

By Joe Hindy

Whether you're just getting started with Apple's facial recognition login or troubleshooting why it's not working, here's what you need to know about Face ID.

By Lance Whitney

Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

By Lance Whitney

Initially limited to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, the ChatGPT desktop app for macOS is now available for non-paying chatbot users, provided they have a compatible Mac.

By Joe Hindy