Stories by Mark Hachman

Microsoft offers beta fix for Ryzen performance issues on Windows 11

Microsoft has began testing a fix to eliminate the cache latency issues that have plagued PCs powered by AMD Ryzen running Windows 11.

Microsoft says Outlook.com’s failed calendar subscriptions are a bug

If your Outlook.com email client has dropped support for calendar subscriptions or shared calendars, it's a bug. Microsoft is looking into it.

Best Windows tablet 2021: Surface Pro vs. Dell, HP, and Lenovo tablets

We've picked the best Windows tablet from a field that includes the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Pro 8, the Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable, the HP Elite Folio, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.

Fresh Acer Chromebooks range from affordable to powerful

Acer launches several Chromebooks, including the Chromebook 514, Spin 514, and Spin 314 for budget and power Chromebook users alike.

Acer’s eco-friendly Vero lineup expands with new PCs for work and play

Acer has expanded its lineup of Vero eco-friendly PCs with a new consumer and commercial laptop, a mini PC, and a display.

Some of the best Windows 11 features are hidden

Windows 11's best features are often hidden deep within Microsoft's operating system. Read on to find out where they are and what they do.

How to remove the Widgets button from Windows 11

With just a few clicks, you can get rid of the Widgets button (or Search, or the Task View virtual desktops) from Windows 11.

How to upgrade to Windows 11: Every option explained

We'll show you how to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 through several easy methods, from downloading an ISO to using Windows 10's Windows Update tool.

How to speed up your laptop with Windows 11’s power mode

Windows has an easy way to increase your PC's performance. In Windows 11, it's called the Power Mode. We'll show you how to find Power Mode in Windows 11.

3 things we love in Windows 11 (and 3 things we hate)

Why choose Windows 11? Why stick with Windows 10? After reviewing both operating systems, we can give you three big reasons to upgrade to Windows 11... or remain on Windows 10.

Want Windows 11? Your PC better have these specs

Windows 11 comes with new, stricter hardware requirements: more memory, more storage, and a Trusted Platform Module, or TPM. What does all this mean? We explain.

How to move Windows 11’s Start menu to the left corner

If you don't like the new, centered look of the Windows 11 Taskbar icons, we can show you how to move them back to their familiar left-hand corner like in Windows 10.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: Windows 11’s flagship feels like the future

The Surface Laptop Studio demonstrates Microsoft's knowledge of content creation and consumption, gaming, and inking. This do-it-all, pricey PC helps launch Windows 11.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A superior tablet with baffling quirks

Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 offers a larger screen, an improved inking experience with a new Surface Slim Pen 2, and better audio. But some odd performance quirks make us somewhat hesitant to recommend it.

You shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11 yet

Windows 11 simply doesn't offer enough reasons to upgrade right now. We recommend that you remain on Windows 10 for the time being, and we'll explain why.