A copy of Windows is genuine only if it has been activated using a valid key. When you buy Windows Keys from Microsoft websites or get them from the OEMs, you can be sure that they are genuine. But ...

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As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed ...

Steam is down for some users, along with online APIs for Valve's multiplayer games. Valve is running a Steam Winter Sale from December 18, 2025, through January 5, 2026, with discounts on hit games.

All your files, apps, and settings are on your old computer. Here’s how to move them to your new Windows PC, from either Windows or macOS. It’s great to get a new computer, but it’s not so great to ...

What are the best mech games on PC? Strapping into an overpowered robot filled to the brim with rockets and lasers is an old but popular power fantasy. Classic shows from the '80s and '90s - like ...

The complete list of PC games Xbox/PC Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have access to. Log in to organize your play. Sort by "Recently Added" to see the newest additions to the catalog.

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without recurring subscription fees, Microsoft Office 2021 is available for just $35 for a limited time, an incredible deal. This offer ...

A new update for Microsoft’s Xbox app for PC and handhelds sees it become the ultimate launcher for all your device's installed titles. Alien treasures are yours for the taking on Sept. 12. See if ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Today, we share our vision for the next era of the Windows PC, where the PC and the cloud intersect and tap into innovative AI technology that unlocks new experiences. So that each of us can ...

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...