CES 2026 had no shortage of laptop announcements. Here are some of the best notebooks the Tom's Guide team got a chance to ...

Be careful where you click. “To be absolutely clear, Microsoft is not forcing a Windows 11 upgrade.” But Windows 11 may install anyway, if you accidentally click the wrong option. And if that upgrade ...

Microsoft's latest December 2025 updates are a mixed bag for Windows users. On one hand, the company has confirmed that the AppX Deployment Service (Appxsvc) will now default to an "Automatic" startup ...

Several Dell PCs are facing critical issues after attempting to install Microsoft’s December cumulative update KB5072033 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. The problems include failed ...

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The first Windows 11 preview build in 2026 is here, and it brings accessibility improvements, a new Windows Spotlight icon, ...

Microsoft is working on a redesigned Run dialog for Windows 11, but Raycast has just beaten the company with a much better ...

Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...

Premium Plus gives you all the access to the 10,000 audiobooks the Premium Audible membership has, but you'll also get access ...

Google has updated Search Live with Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio, upgrading how voice functions inside Search while also extending the model’s use across translation and live voice agents. The update ...

I'm just as eager to see the words XCOM 3 as any tactics enthusiast, yet there's still no word on a return for one of the best strategy games on PC. We're on the brink of the ten-year anniversary of ...