I finally tried Lively Wallpaper to animate my desktop — it's a dream

Lively Wallpaper is a gorgeous, native WinUI 3 app for Windows 11, but I’d think twice before using its YouTube feature on a lower-spec PC.
Microsoft

What is a good gaming computer? A simple guide for PC gamers

Choosing a gaming computer should feel exciting—because it is. Today’s gaming PCs offer incredible visuals, smooth performance, and the flexibility to support both play and everyday tasks. But with so ...
AZ Central

Is Microsoft PC Manager worth using? Here’s what it really does

Question: What does Microsoft’s PC Manager do, and should I use it? Answer: If you’ve ever searched for ways to “clean up” or “speed up” your Windows PC, you’ve probably seen plenty of third-party ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5074105 Update Triggers Camera and Lock Screen Issues

Microsoft has released the new KB5074105 update for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, but early adopters are already reporting problems shortly after installation. The update is listed as having no ...
Computerworld

The Windows PC is dying, thanks to cloud-based services and AI

The rise of AI tools and services has added a new twist to the decline and fall of standalone Windows PCs. For years, I’ve been watching the slow evolution of classic Windows PCs into cloud-based ...
9to5google

This Android phone could double as your next Windows PC, but you won’t want it to

If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what ...
Bleeping Computer

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows BSOD screens to push malware

A new ClickFix social engineering campaign is targeting the hospitality sector in Europe, using fake Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) screens to trick users into manually compiling and executing ...
TechSpot

Doom can now run as your Windows screen saver

TL;DR: Resourceful hackers have been running Doom, or ports of the original source code, on countless, most unlikely devices. Anything with a processor goes, from calculators to kitchen appliances, ...
The Verge

You can now try the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any PC, laptop, or tablet

Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after ...
Windows Central

Microsoft launches Xbox full screen experience preview for Windows 11 gaming PCs — expanding beyond handhelds for the first time

Microsoft has rolled out the first public preview build of Xbox's new full screen experience for gaming PCs. This is the first time the feature will be available to try on non-handheld devices, as ...
ZDNet

My Windows PC got the Blue Screen of Death - 6 free methods I used to troubleshoot it

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