Microsoft's Project Helix merges Xbox and PC gaming with AMD's powerful new architecture, launching 2026-2027 under new CEO Asha Sharma's leadership.

Microsoft has officially confirmed a major strategic shift for its next-generation Xbox platform. The upcoming system, currently known by the codename Project Helix, is being positioned as hardware ...

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver the same benefits for free. I put it to the test. I've been testing PC and ...

Similar to CCleaner or Wise Care 365, Microsoft PC Manager can accelerate your PC's performance, declutter disk space, manage startup programs, control running processes, block pop-ups, and much more.

Not every performance boost requires new hardware. Microsoft Office Professional 2021 remains the gold standard for serious ...

Microsoft Defender isn't bad, but it's not enough to fully protect your PC. You don't have to pay extra, though—just use one of the top free antivirus apps we've tested.

If your PC struggles to handle modern software, you'll fare much better with these lighterweight alternatives.

If your Windows PC has become slow, Microsoft suggests several simple fixes to improve performance. From installing updates ...