Most Windows users are familiar with Program Files, but AppData and ProgramData play equally important roles. This guide explains how each folder works, which permissions they require, and why certain ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is taking a proactive approach to protect its youngest residents from potential lead exposure in drinking water through a new initiative called “Strong Starts Begin ...

Microsoft Teams often comes preinstalled and set to launch automatically on Windows 11, even if you never use it. While Microsoft integrates Teams into the operating system, it can be fully ...

Microsoft Edge is built deeply into Windows 11, and Microsoft does not officially allow users to uninstall it entirely because it’s part of the operating system. However, there are several effective ...

Do you suspect your computer might be infected with a virus? It might show obvious signs like sudden slowdowns or endless pop-ups, or it might silently spy on you in the background. While your first ...

On the desktop and in Windows Explorer, the entry “Ask Copilot” has been appearing in the context menu when right-clicking on a registered file type such as DOCX, TXT, PDF or PNG for a few weeks now.

AUSTIN, Texas — Property owners in Austin are getting another way to get rid of graffiti on their buildings. On Thursday, Austin City Council members approved a new one-year pilot graffiti abatement ...

It’s no secret that Microsoft is ending official support for Windows 10 in October. The tech giant has been chomping at the bit to get users to upgrade to Windows 11, and even allows Windows 10 users ...

Why it matters: Some Windows users often complain about preinstalled apps that are difficult to remove, resulting in cluttered interfaces, annoying notifications, and sometimes slower performance.

The Administration for Children and Families is directing California to remove content that it describes as "gender ideology" in a youth sexual health education program. California has to remove this ...