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The Recommended section within the Windows 11 Start menu has always been like the drain filter for your sink, catching files and photos before they swirl away to the depths of your hard drive. Well, now Start will collect even more: websites, adding to its collection of digital detritus.

Let’s just be clear: Some people may find the Recommended sectio

The xx70-class of Nvidia’s GeForce graphics cards has been considered the middle of the pack for a long time. But it seems like with every new generation, that “middle” gets a little more expensive, and gamers are tired of paying out the nose for an upgrade. Maybe Nvidia and its OEM and retail partners agree…or maybe they’re just feelin

If you are thinking about buying a new PC, you are usually faced with the crucial question of “all in” or “low budget”? Especially if you don’t earn your money with your PC and are not a “hardcore gamer,” an inexpensive solution is often sufficient. But what should you look out for in detail?

Well now this will be useful! Microsoft is adding a text recognition function (OCR) to the Windows 11 Snipping Tool. The new feature will let you to copy text from screenshots and paste it into word processing programs, for example. Currently, only Windows Insider testers from the Canary and Dev channels can try the new text copying feature in the Snipping T

Watching a power user go to town with keyboard shortcuts is quite a sight. Anyone who’s been using an operating system long enough, and invested even a small amount of time in enhancing their productivity, knows what I’m talking about. But you have to admit, not every single possible function needs a dedicated spot on your keyboard. Take “Ctrl+Win+A

The ThinkPad has been my personal go-to laptop brand for over a decade. I really dig the comfy keyboards (of course) and the low-key aesthetics. The last one I purchased was the first-gen ThinkPad X1 Nano, the smallest and lightest one Lenovo has designed yet. Frankly it’s a bit overpriced, and in 2023, it’s two years behind the curve. But I waited until

You spend so much time on your webcam these days, whether you’re a working professional or an aspiring streamer, it makes sense to get the most out of your webcam that you can. That’s where

The Windows 11 Photos app is testing a pair of key AI-powered features, continuing a surprising and welcome renaissance in Microsoft’s multimedia apps.

Microsoft said Thursday that the Photos app is adding background blur, the “portrait mode” that’s become common smartphones. Even better, the OneDrive app now has smarter search capab