Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider builds featuring a built-in network speed test, Emoji 16.0, shared audio controls, and stronger batch file security.

7-Zip is a popular archiving tool used to compress and extract files. Many people use it instead of WinRAR to reduce file sizes and make them easier to manage. It has been around since 1999, with the ...

Looking ahead: The vast majority of Windows users already run Steam on 64-bit operating systems, even though the client has continued to support a legacy 32-bit version of Windows. That era is ending: ...

Tiny Windows: Although Windows 7 has been "obsolete" for years, it remains a viable platform for extreme tech experiments. A long-time Windows tester recently reduced the OS to an astonishingly small ...

Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10. Defender will receive regular security updates until October 2028. Microsoft still recommends Windows 11 for new security patches. You probably ...

If you primarily use Steam for PC gaming but are using hardware that only supports a 32-bit version of Windows, you may want to consider upgrading soon. You'll want to do so because Steam will be ...

Valve’s Steam client is pretty widely compatible with all kinds of newer and older operating systems—that’s what you do when you want as many people as possible spending their money in your store. But ...

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Looking for the best places to get PC games for your Windows 10 64-bit computer? It can feel like a maze out there with so many options. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you find reliable spots for all ...

Before updating, please refer to the Windows release information status for known issues to confirm your device is not impacted. The Update Assistant can help you ...