Microsoft released a new version of the WinDbg debugger tool for Windows, a very popular utility among developers and system administrators working in investigating crash reports, and debugging BSODs ...

Personal computers used to be the domain of hobbyists, who had no problem rolling up their sleeves and diving into debuggers to figure out why something wasn't working as expected. Also: Yes, you can ...

Operating systems need at least a minimum of maintenance to run properly over the long term. While some important tools are already included from Microsoft, many professionals want or need more ...

Microsoft has issued a preview of a new Windows debug (WinDbg) console that's described as being "less intimidating" and "a bit easier for beginners." WinDbg typically might be used to debug "blue ...

Even if you live in Windows, you may be surprised to find that it includes some rather powerful built-in tools for helping you monitor your system and troubleshoot when things go wrong. We've taken a ...

Microsoft offers numerous useful tools that can help users and admins diagnose problems in Windows 10 and 11. Here’s how to use them for best results. As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily ...

Microsoft has issued a preview of a new Windows debug (WinDbg) console that's described as being "less intimidating" and "a bit easier for beginners." WinDbg typically might be used to debug "blue ...

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

So you’ve mastered Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts and Snap open windows like a boss. Now what? Windows 10 offers many other power tools for enthusiasts—if you know where to find them. Some are older, ...

Microsoft has released a January update of its popular open-source cross-platform Visual Studio Code (VS Code) code editor. VS Code version 1.42 is available today for Windows 10, macOS, and Linux ...

Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...