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Microsoft turns 50! Every Windows OS ranked. One tool freed me from Microsoft. Microsoft’s worst software flop. Acer Predator X27U X1 monitor reviewed. 8 things every PC user should know how to do.

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Microsoft’s worst software flop was secretly packed with Windows for years • A former Windows developer revealed why the OS was uselessly dragging around Microsoft Bob for many years.

Copilot Vision for Windows can walk you through tech issues • Copilot Vision for Windows will show what to click and why.

‘I will make it perfect.’ New Intel CEO promises to fix what’s wrong • Intel chief Lip-Bu Tan asks for brutal honesty in his bid to rebuild Intel.

The Nintendo Switch 2 almost makes PC gaming look cheap • Between a much higher price, $80 games, plus many more options for cash-strapped PC gamers, the Switch 2 looks pretty spendy right now.

23andMe is bankrupt. Should you worry about your DNA data? • Experts suggest you should take action now, if you have concerns.

Office is too slow, so Microsoft is making it load at Windows startup • Microsoft knows Office is slow to load. The solution is, apparently, to make Windows load slower.

Microsoft releases AI search engine, called Copilot Search • Microsoft is stepping up to Google. Ask questions and get AI-powered summaries based on information from across the web.

I tried running AI chatbots locally on my laptop — and they suck • Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. There are still too many obstacles to overcome.

Acer Predator X27U X1 monitor: The OLED price war heats up • The Acer Predator X27U X1 is focused on one thing: delivering OLED image quality for less. It’s hard to argue with the monitor’s image quality or pricing.

Proton VPN: Great paid plan, even better free plan • Solid speeds, excellent privacy, and the best free plan.

Samsung 9100 Pro: Return of the SSD king • Once consistently top of the leader board, but recently an also-ran, Samsung is back to form with its latest NVMe SSD.

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34: A notable upgrade makes a big difference • The Plus CX34 impresses once again.

MICROSOFT TURNS 50! HERE ARE ITS 25 MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCTS & MILESTONES • OUR RETROSPECTIVE LOOKS BACK AT THE EVENTS THAT SHAPED MICROSOFT’S HISTORY, AS TOLD BY PCWORLD AND OTHERS.

EVERY MICROSOFT WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM, RANKED • HONORABLE MENTION GOES TO WINDOWS NT, WHICH FORMS THE STABLE FOUNDATION OF MANY OF WINDOWS’ BEST OFFERINGS.

I DON’T NEED WINDOWS ANYMORE. ONE FINAL TOOL FREED ME FROM MICROSOFT • IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, BUT EVERYTHING I RELY ON FOR WORK IS NOW COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM.

Windows survival skills: 8 things every PC user should know how to do • This is the knowledge you need if you want a PC to survive, and thrive.

Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to tell • Make sure you recognize the devices with active access to your email, photos, and other files.

Everyone’s seen Severance but you. Here’s how you can stream it for free • You can binge-watch one of 2025’s buzziest shows without paying a dime. Here’s how.

Why you should never, ever delete your spam email • Unsubscribing can also potentially trigger ransomware attacks.

Tech Spotlight • A video showcase of the latest trends