Windows 10

Reviews

Dell XPS 13 (2016) review: Making the very best Ultrabook

Just might be the most desirable Windows notebook on sale

Microsoft Surface Book review: The verdict on Microsoft's first notebook

To wait for the second model or has Microsoft nailed its first notebook?

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review: The notebook, reinvented

Microsoft has done a lot more than replace the notebook

HP Envy 15 (ae030TX) review

A stylish look, but it needs more grunt.

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Windows 10 in pictures

IN PICTURES: An enviable line-up of devices as HP NZ unveils premium PC range

HP New Zealand unveiled three new premium consumer PC devices in Auckland this week, including the HP Spectre x2, HP ENVY notebook and HP ENVY curved all-in-one.

In Pictures: User guide to Windows 10

If you’re going for an immediate upgrade to Windows 10 from your Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 computer, this guide will get you up to speed as quickly as possible.

In Pictures: How will Windows 10 play on tablets

How does Windows 10, which Microsoft has been trying to make friendlier for desktops and notebooks, fare on tablets?

In Pictures: Windows 10, the wish list - 10 things users are still begging for

Tabbed Windows. A customizable login screen. Tens of thousands of votes have poured in for these features and more, but time's running out for these features to make it into Windows 10's launch version.

News about Windows 10

Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates

Microsoft is releasing new versions of Windows 10 on a set schedule – and just as regularly retiring older versions from support.

News May 08
Microsoft plans to bring native 64-bit apps to Qualcomm-powered PCs, but it'll take time

Microsoft confirms that it will make an announcement regarding 64-bit app support for Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered ACPCs at its Microsoft Build conference, but that's all.

News Apr 07
Microsoft's new Cortana chief plans to put her smarts in more places

PCWorld sits down with Javier Soltero, who is now responsible for the Cortana digital assistant within Microsoft, to explain Microsoft's new strategy.

News Apr 06
Microsoft executive shakeup signals big changes for Windows, Office and more

Microsoft announced that Terry Myerson, its head of Windows and Devices, would leave the company. Rajesh Jha, his replacement, will be asked to develop a more cohesive experience among Windows, Office, apps, and devices.

News Mar 30
How Windows 10's Near Share feature wirelessly beams files to nearby PCs

The new Windows 10 Near Share feature provides a convenient way to wirelessly beam URLs and files to nearby PC, but a lack of speed severely lessens its utility.

News Mar 27

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Tutorials about Windows 10

Windows 10 Timeline: How to use use Microsoft's new organizational tool

Timeline, found within Microsoft's Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, creates a history within Windows of what you worked on and when.

Tutorials Mar 28
How to set up your new computer

Set up your new computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.

Tutorials Dec 21
Killing Cortana: How to disable Windows 10's info-hungry digital assistant

Cortana, Microsoft's supremely useful digital assistant, is a highlight Windows 10 feature—but not everyone will appreciate the amount of personal information she demands to be helpful. Here's how to disable Cortana in Windows 10.

Tutorials Jul 13
How to download a Windows 10 ISO file

Windows 10 makes it easy to download and use an ISO file to reinstall the operating system. We’ll show you how to do it.

Tutorials Jun 08
How to take screenshots in Windows 10

Taking screenshots in Windows 10 is easy if you know the right keyboard shortcuts.

Tutorials May 24

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Features about Windows 10

Windows 10 Spring Creators Update: The best hidden features

Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade, code-named Redstone 4 and informally known as the Spring Creators Update, offers many smaller additions and changes you might miss. We've highlighted them here.

Features Apr 10
Why Windows 10 needs a specialized gaming edition

How a distinct version of Windows 10 could appeal to PC gamers.

Features Mar 23
Best holiday laptop deals

There's still time left to snag a good price on a laptop, even as we hit the last leg of the holiday shopping season.

Features Dec 12
Why the Internet is worried that Microsoft's consumer services are doomed

After Microsoft unexpectedly killed its Groove Music Pass, it's natural to wonder about Microsoft's commitment to other consumer services.

Features Oct 06
Windows 10's My People: Microsoft makes it easy to just wave hello

With Windows 10's new My People app, Microsoft provides an easy way to connect to your best friends, right from your desktop. Here's how to use it.

Features Aug 28