The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

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Microsoft already declared that this year's first major Windows 10 update will be a smaller one than usual, focusing more on keeping the operating system stable and polished. That doesn't mean, ...

What if you could boost your productivity simply by tidying up your Windows 11 desktop? A minimalist workspace isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an environment that fosters focus and ...

Windows 11 offers a wealth of customization options that can significantly enhance your user experience and productivity. By taking advantage of these features, you can create a personalized workspace ...

Widgets are small applets that provide quick access to glanceable information, while also serving as shortcuts to full applications. Windows 11 offers native support for widgets, but they can't be ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Microsoft has re-introduced a side widget in Windows 11, but it lacks the customization and some functionalities that you ...

One of the oldest and most used features on Windows is the ability to create shortcuts to files and programs stored on your PC. Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file ...

Free Stocks Ticker is a dedicated utility to add a stock ticker to the desktop on your Windows 10 PC. Just download this software that weighs less than 1MB and install it on your PC. Launch the ...

In context: The latest Windows 11 update for Meta Quest 3 highlights how Microsoft and Meta are blending traditional desktop productivity with immersive computing. The move gives Microsoft a new ...