See what’s new in Windows 11 25H2, including Phone Link in Start, lock screen widgets, improved dark mode dialogs, and quick Copilot access.

Gadgets, those little mini apps that sit on the Windows desktop, have a small but devoted following. But it’s clear that Microsoft now views Gadgets as security vulnerabilities that should be done ...

Hey, Windows Vista lovers! Microsoft has some bad, or possibly good, news. It's recommending that all users disable the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets — immediately. "Disabling the Windows Sidebar and ...

Following last month's dump of user-submitted Office templates, Microsoft has abruptly dropped support for third-party Windows Desktop Gadgets In a move that took many by surprise, Microsoft dropped ...

This year is Microsoft's 50th anniversary, and many are celebrating its contribution to the tech industry by looking back at some of its iconic operating systems and other achievements. While there's ...

Here are 3 great apps that let you tweak how Windows looks and operates. Windhawk is a one-stop-shop for both cosmetic and ...

Now that I have lots of screen real estate with two monitors I rediscovered the Windows 7 gadgets. I think I read somewhere that they were or may be a security risk. Any confirmations one way or the ...

What do you get if you use a gaming PC from Alienware, a keyboard from Cooler Master, a headset from HyperX, and a mouse from Razer all at the same time? You get four ...

Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and cutting-edge technologies. He joined CNET in 2002 to cover enterprise IT and Web development and was previously executive editor of IT ...

If you have come across the need to run software or Windows app specifically designed for Microsoft’s Windows operating system on your alternative computer running Mac Linux or Android. You may be ...

In a surprising twist at Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) annual WWDC 2023 event, macOS Sonoma emerged as a delightful fusion of nostalgia, echoing the iconic Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows XP ...