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AppWizard

September 22, 2025

Microsoft’s Copilot is coming to inject AI into your Windows PC games

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, specializing in keyboards at PCWorld. He has contributed to publications such as Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek. He has reported live from major industry events like CES and Mobile World Congress. Michael resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, particularly kayaking.

Winsage

September 4, 2025

Windows 11 gets automatic light/dark modes in next PowerToys update

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism and is known for his expertise at PCWorld, particularly as a keyboard enthusiast. He has contributed to publications such as Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and has covered major technology events like CES and Mobile World Congress. He resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

Winsage

August 23, 2025

Latest Windows 11 update kills streaming app performance

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism and is known for his insights on various topics, particularly at PCWorld as a keyboard enthusiast. He tests new keyboard models and builds custom mechanical keyboards. His portfolio includes contributions to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he has reported live from CES and Mobile World Congress. He resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

Winsage

July 30, 2025

Windows 10’s secret ingredient was that we believed in it

Windows 10 was launched a decade ago and is remembered fondly for its blend of innovation and familiarity. It introduced features like Windows Hello for biometric identification, a vibrant Start menu, and the virtual assistant Cortana to enhance user experience. The Windows Insider program fostered community collaboration, allowing user feedback to shape the product. Despite its flaws, such as unsuccessful mixed-reality initiatives, Windows 10 represented a time of optimism in technology. As Windows 11 emerges, it appears to focus more on AI-driven features, raising questions about the future of operating systems. Windows 10 provided a sense of community and collaboration that many users now miss.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Nifty Chrome add-on shows which Steam games are already on Game Pass

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, specializing in keyboard technology at PCWorld. He has contributed to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and has covered major industry events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. He lives in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Watch us game on a $1,300 PC with Asus’ new RX 9060 XT card

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, covering topics from Apple to ZTE. He is a keyboard enthusiast at PCWorld, focusing on achieving the perfect typing experience and often customizing mechanical keyboards. His portfolio includes contributions to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he has covered major tech events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. He resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Steam Summer Sale winners: 25 unbeatable deals on top-notch games

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, covering a range of topics from Apple to ZTE. He is known as a keyboard enthusiast at PCWorld, where he tests and reviews new models and builds custom mechanical keyboards. His portfolio includes contributions to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he has covered major tech events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. He resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

Winsage

June 20, 2025

Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome on Windows PCs

Mark has over 30 years of experience in technology journalism, with the last 10 years at PCWorld where he has written more than 3,500 articles on topics like PC microprocessors and Microsoft Windows. He has also contributed to publications such as PC Magazine, Byte, eWEEK, Popular Science, and Electronic Buyers' News. Mark received the Jesse H. Neal Award for breaking news. Recently, he had to part with several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs due to his office reaching capacity.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

Windows 11 gets retro with Vista boot noise bug

Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism and works at PCWorld as a keyboard enthusiast. He has contributed to publications such as Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek. He covers major tech events like CES and Mobile World Congress. Michael resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.

Winsage

May 15, 2025

‘Hey, Cortana’ becomes ‘Hey, Copilot’ in Windows 11

Mark has worked in the technology sector for ten years at PCWorld, contributing over 3,500 articles on topics such as PC microprocessors, peripherals, and Microsoft Windows. He has also written for publications like PC Magazine, Byte, eWEEK, Popular Science, and Electronic Buyers' News. Mark received the Jesse H. Neal Award for breaking news. Recently, he decided to part with several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs due to limited office space.