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Is Your Printer Producing Gibberish? A Windows 11 Update May Be to Blame

After installing a Windows 11 preview update, some USB printers are churning out random, programming-related text. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is an interim workaround, too.

By Michael Kan
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Which OS Is Best: Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS?

Not sure which desktop operating system is best for you? We help you choose by comparing the top options based on app compatibility, ease of use, hardware availability, interface design, gaming support, and more.

By Michael Muchmore
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Experts Can Teach You How to Get the Most Out of Microsoft Excel For Only $30

Learn everything from pivot tables to advanced automation in this Microsoft Office bundle deal.

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Microsoft Authenticator Review

4.0

Microsoft Authenticator bundles basic password management with an effective, simple authentication code generator.

By Kim Key
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Scientists Question Microsoft's Quantum Computing 'Breakthrough'

Several physicists say the lack of a peer-reviewed, detailed paper on Microsoft's work undermines its claims. The tech community is also skeptical.

By Emily Forlini
Majorana 1 quantum computing chip

Amp Up Your PC Gaming Sessions With a Windows 11 Pro Upgrade

You also get DirectX 12 Ultimate, productivity enhancements, and Copilot AI. Now it can be yours for only $15.

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Are You Using the Wrong Software for Data Visualization?

Microsoft Visio makes it easier to turn complex data into eye-catching visuals thanks to this impressive $235 discount.

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How to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free (Even if Your PC Is Unsupported)

Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

By Lance Whitney
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Not Just Skype: Microsoft Is Killing This 34-Year-Old App, Too

Microsoft Publisher's capabilities are also available on Word and PowerPoint, so the company is removing the app from 365 subscriptions. Here's how to save your work.

By Emily Forlini
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Ads on Pirated Video Sites Pushed Malware to Nearly 1 Million Devices

Microsoft spotted the 'malvertising' campaign targeting consumer and enterprise devices.

By Michael Kan
Malware on laptop

What Is Copilot? Microsoft's AI Assistant Explained

Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI is popping up in Windows, Edge, Office apps, and Bing. But just what exactly is it? Here’s everything you need to know.

By Michael Muchmore
Microsoft Copilot Explainer

Tens of Thousands of Microsoft Users Hit by Outlook and 365 Outage

The disruption, which has been resolved at the time of writing, was mainly contained to the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles areas.

By Will McCurdy
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A Lifetime License to Microsoft Office Is Cheaper Than One Year of Microsoft 365

Pay $54.97 once for Microsoft Office or $99.99 for Microsoft 365 every year? The decision is easy.

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This Microsoft Visual Studio Pro Deal Is Your Secret Weapon to Better Coding

Get this fully featured development environment to boost productivity, collaborate easily, and streamline your coding projects.

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10 Common Problems With Microsoft OneDrive and How to Fix Them

Microsoft OneDrive doesn’t always behave itself, but you can get the file backup and syncing service back on track if you know the right tricks.

By Lance Whitney
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Conquer Excel’s Toughest Tools With This $35 Course Bundle

Learn essential formulas, data visualization, pivot tables, and more — all at your own pace.

The Complete Microsoft Excel Training Bundle

Replace That Expensive Microsoft 365 Subscription With a Lifetime License, and Save Big

Switch to Microsoft Office 2024, and get the latest version of the popular office suite. (You'll enjoy improved accessibility and AI integration, and save money, too.)

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Can't Remember Your Login? How to Reset a Forgotten Password in Windows

Blanking on the password for your Windows PC? Here's how to change it whether you use a Microsoft Account or a local account.

By Lance Whitney
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More Than 70% Off: Get Microsoft Office Pro For Life for Just $60

Why rent apps with monthly payments when you can pay once and own them forever?

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Microsoft: New Chip Means Quantum Computing Is 'Years, Not Decades' Away

The breakthrough with Majorana 1 comes after a nearly 20-year quest to harness a new state of matter, which Microsoft says it has now done with its 'topological superconductors.'

By Emily Forlini
Majorana 1