How to get started with PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11

The Command Palette is a feature available on Windows 11 through PowerToys designed for advanced users who want faster access ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Mastering SQL Server Indexing: What Every .NET Developer Needs to Know

At the upcoming Visual Studio Live! Las Vegas developer conference, SQL expert Denny Cherry will share essential indexing ...
Macworld

Run Microsoft’s best OS on any compatible PC without breaking the bank — just $9.97

TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock advanced security, pro tools, and AI features for your PC. Need an upgrade on your extra PC? Whether you use a Windows ...
Digital Trends

Running Android apps on your Windows 11 PC is about to feel slightly better

Microsoft is working on a useful upgrade for Phone Link that fixes one of the most annoying parts of streaming Android apps on Windows 11. A new expanded view option lets you stretch Android apps ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...
PC Gamer

Looks like the Run dialog box is getting a sleek new look on Windows 11

Maybe I just fit a very particular demographic, but nothing signals Windows 10's true end-of-life (EOL) more than the fact that it looks like Windows 11 will soon ditch the traditional look of the Run ...
The Verge

Microsoft finally has a better looking Run dialog for Windows 11

The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. is a ...
tech2geek

Microsoft Is Finally Redesigning the Classic Run Dialog in Windows 11 — After Nearly 30 Years

For decades, Windows users have relied on the Run dialog (Win + R) as a quick way to launch apps, open folders, or execute system commands. Yet while Windows itself evolved dramatically, this tiny but ...
TechSpot

Windows updates keep breaking, and Microsoft's "agentic OS" isn't helping

Facepalm: The Windows Insider initiative promised to solve the most outstanding reliability issues with Windows thanks to millions of unpaid beta testers joining the program. A few years down the line ...
Windows Report

How to Run Windows Troubleshooter From Command Line

You can run Windows Troubleshooters directly from the command line when apps crash or settings stop working. This guide shows you fast commands that open each troubleshooter. Follow the steps to fix ...
InfoWorld

The first building blocks of an agentic Windows OS

Microsoft rolls out Model Context Protocol support in Windows ML, providing tools to build agentic Windows applications that work with local and remote resources securely. One concern many users have ...
Windows Report

Easy Ways to Close Running Apps on Windows 11

If your PC slows down or freezes, you can close running apps on Windows 11 using several built-in tools. This quick guide shows you the fastest methods and when to use each one. Set Background apps ...