Microsoft admits Windows 11 widgets are 'distracting and overwhelming,' announces fixes1 1

It is no secret that Windows 11's widgets are not the best implementation of the idea, but the good news is that Microsoft is ...

PowerToys is getting a new macOS-inspired tool for Windows 11 and 10PowerToys is getting a new macOS-inspired tool for Windows 11 and 10

Microsoft is working on another PowerToys utility to make it easier for users to minimize and restore all apps in Windows 10 ...
CNET

What Is a Copilot Plus PC, and How Is It Different Than a Regular PC?

In summary, a Copilot Plus PC is a computer (the majority are laptops, though some are desktops) with a modern CPU capable of ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Windows Task Manager has a useful hidden view that most people never actually use

Get a better idea of which apps are affecting your PC's power usage the most ...
TechSpot

Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations

Big quote: Intel's next desktop CPU platform could mark a turning point in how the company handles socket compatibility – a sore spot for many PC enthusiasts who have grown used to frequent ...
Ars Technica

Despite hardware limits, Parallels supports running Windows on MacBook Neo

Apple’s MacBook Neo is impressive for its $600 price, but its A18 Pro processor is one of its biggest compromises compared to a modern MacBook Air—in our review, we found it was more than up to basic ...
Engadget

Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps

Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization software that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, has confirmed that Parallels Desktop is compatible with ...
MacRumors

Parallels Confirms MacBook Neo Can Run Windows in a Virtual Machine

Parallels Desktop virtualization software is compatible with the new MacBook Neo, according to an update from the company – but Windows VM performance will depend on your intended use case. From ...
TweakTown

AMD's desktop CPU market share grew by almost 15% in 2025, all thanks to Ryzen

TL;DR: AMD's Q4 2025 Processor Shipment Report reveals significant growth, with Ryzen desktop CPU revenue share rising from 28% to 42.6% year over year. Strong demand for Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 5 ...
Reuters

Skywork Launches Desktop AI Agent for Windows Productivity

SINGAPORE, February 6, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Skywork, opens new tab recently announced the launch of Skywork Desktop, opens new tab, a Windows system client that brings agentic AI workflows to where ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Releases Emergency Fix for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 Authentication Failures

Microsoft released KB5077793 to fix Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 authentication failures. January 2026 security update KB5073379 caused credential prompt failures across multiple Windows ...
ZDNet

Why people keep flocking to Linux in 2025 (and it's not just to escape Windows)

The Linux desktop has continued its slow growth. Linux has been making gains in no small part because of Microsoft Windows' blunders. Users and governments have been losing trust in Windows and ...