How to tell which version of Windows you have
Ask someone which version of Windows they have, and they might already know if it’s Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11. (By the way, if you’re on Windows 7, we recommend upgrading—it’s […]
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How to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 11
When you boot your Windows 11 PC into safe mode, drivers and certain features are disabled. This allows you to troubleshoot what may be causing issues for your PC. Perhaps the simplest […]
How to Play Classic PC Games in Windows 7
Classic PC games only get better with age–but if you don’t apply the right tricks and tweaks, they won’t run on your Windows 7 computer. Not to worry: We’ve assembled a series […]
How to install Android apps on your Windows 11 PC
Android apps for Windows 11 are expected to officially launch later this month, but an early Windows 11 preview build offers a sneak peek of what you can expect with apps supplied […]
How to Play Deus Ex on Your Windows 7 PC
Maybe you’re new to PC gaming, and you missed out on Deus Ex when it rocked the gaming world 11 years ago. Or maybe you just finished playing Deus Ex: Human Revolution, […]
Windows 11 quietly adds subscription info to Settings
Microsoft’s Settings menu within Windows 11 has taken a quiet, significant step forward with the addition of subscription information, though it’s still incomplete. Nevertheless, it provides a handy starting point to understand […]
Finally upgrading an older PC to Windows 10 or 11? Don’t skip this time-saving step
So you’re ditching Windows 7 or 8 at last. That’s a good call, as the former got deep-sixed over two years ago, and the latter faces the same fate next year. Windows […]
How to Play Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries on Your Windows 7 PC
The legendary Mechwarrior series, in summary: great big robots stomping about, shooting each other with heavy weaponry. What’s not to like? While the past few years have seen a marked lack of […]
How to downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10
Plenty of people like Windows 11, but if you’re not one of them, don’t worry. You can go back to Windows 10. That’s right—even if you bought a computer with Windows 11 […]
How to Play Final Fantasy VII in Windows 7
Yes, everyone has played Final Fantasy VII by now. Everyone has loved it and left it–but never really left it, judging from the countless fans still clamoring for a high-definition remake of […]