By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.

Security researchers uncover evidence that the Windows-based 'RenEngine loader' malware has infected around 30,000 users in the US alone.

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A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell scripts that infect Windows systems with the 'Cosmali Loader'.

The Power Loader is bigger, stronger, and closer to completion than ever. In Part 8, we unveil just how massive this machine has become—and put its latest features to the test. 4 dead, 20 injured in ...

Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter that brings the latest Windows news, tips, and tricks to inboxes each week. He's also the former editor-in-chief of How-To Geek ...

Mozilla is once again throwing a lifeline to users still running older versions of Windows. The company has announced yet another extension of support for its Firefox 115 Extended Support Release (ESR ...

Are you looking to download a fresh copy of Windows 8.1 ISO files? Whether you want to reinstall your operating system, perform a clean install, or just keep an offline backup, understanding how to ...

Losing important files on Windows 8 can be frustrating, whether caused by accidental deletion, corrupted storage, or system crashes. Here are the top five data recovery software tools that work with ...