Editing your PC's environment variables can save you time in Command Prompt and make your scripts more concise. It also lets you customize where Windows stores certain files. This is what you need to ...

Microsoft has blocked popular commands used to bypass key Windows 11 setup screens, stating they leave users with a device ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

Internet Protocol (IP) is a numerical identifier for every gadget or network for users accessing the internet. The IP address of a user contains information like location, network identification, ...

If you're used to using the "Run" box to open apps, you can use that to launch Command Prompt with admin privileges. Press ...

Microsoft removes local-only Windows setup in latest Insider Preview, but an age check trick could help you out.

Microsoft is cracking down on bypass methods that let Windows 11 installs use a local account, and avoid an internet ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, closing a decade-long chapter for one of its most widely used operating systems. After this date, Windows 10 devices will no ...

Whether your child is entering college this year or several years from now, college costs are on almost every parent’s mind. If you don’t have big bucks set aside, either in savings or a 529 plan, ...

When you hover your mouse cursor over the Maximize icon on an opened window, the Snap Layout menu appears. In this menu, you can select the desired layout to place your apps on your display. The Snap ...