Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Windows gets a lot of flak from users for having more bloat than macOS or Linux, and rightfully so. The term "bloatware" is synonymous with a fresh Windows install, to the point that there are custom ...

There are lots of things that have gone viral, for all sorts of different reasons. The latest viral craze struck after a developer released a tool to strip Windows of its AI capabilities, and X is ...

If your Event Viewer log says DCOM got error "87" attempting to start the service GamingServices, follow the solutions ...

Windows 11 includes many apps, but some are better than others. Some apps receive top billing and will boost your everyday productivity. Other apps can be dumped, but delete tools with care. Every ...

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

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As a small business owner, Liz understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. Well-versed in the digital landscape, she combines real-world experience in website design, building e-commerce ...

To access the pages and options available in Windows Update Settings, open the Settings app using Win+I hotkey, and click on the Windows Update category available on the bottom left section. On the ...

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5072033, released on Dec. 9, 2025. A Windows launch isn’t the end a process — ...

And now more cities are implementing curbside composting to help them meet their sustainability goals. New York is currently rolling out a mandatory composting program that will soon be effect in ...