A top quantum computing expert assails Microsoft’s claims that it has a “topological qubit,” arguing in a new paper that the company has failed to demonstrate the technology. University of St Andrews ...

Tech pro ThioJoe breaks down what different HKEY registry sections in Windows actually control and how they function. Trump again threatens tariffs over smoke after sitting with Mark Carney ...

Something to look forward to: Windows 11's Settings app includes a dedicated AI Components page, allowing users to view, manage, and verify details about local AI models running on their PC. A recent ...

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Microsoft Edge has been downloading GenAILocalFoundationalModel on Windows PCs without our knowledge. It runs in the background and powers the AI features on the browser by enabling some features ...

I installed AppControl on my Windows 11 PC and was shocked by how much was happening in the background without me knowing. I've been writing about technology for more than 15 years and using it in ...

Microsoft has reportedly started a new internal initiative to get Windows 11 running faster and more reliably. It's hoping to steer people away from the idea of ditching Windows in favor of a Linux ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. How to keep Windows safe. Microsoft has just issued updated guidance for more than 500 ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. The Windows registry has a reputation as a minefield: if you touch the wrong key, you'll end up with a broken install. Also, many registry tweaks get wiped ...

The developer of the popular file encryption software VeraCrypt says Microsoft has blocked access to the account he used for sending updates to Windows users, and warned that anyone who encrypts their ...

Editor's take: Redmond is preparing to roll out yet another controversial move in the already chaotic world of Windows updates. The company recently confirmed that the latest major release of Windows ...