Explore Software Apps
Latest about Software Apps
How to configure Windows Hello authentication on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Hello there! On Windows 11, you can configure Windows Hello using Fingerprint, Facial recognition, and PIN for a more secure experience, and in this guide, I will show you how.
Will this new Microsoft Teams feature make you grin, sigh, or cry? Custom emojis are now in testing.
By Sean Endicott published
Express yourself Custom emojis are on the way to Microsoft Teams. You can test them now if you're a Microsoft 365 Insider on a supported device.
Microsoft will put a stop to this cashback feature in Start
By Sean Endicott published
No more You will no longer be able to scan receipts in the Bing and Start apps to earn cash back.
Windows 11 will soon bring better widgets to your PC's lock screen
By Sean Endicott published
Grab it now! A new Insider build of Windows 11 shows improved information widgets on the lock screen and adds a new option to pin apps to the taskbar.
How to manage system services on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Management On Windows 11, you can manage services through the Services app, Task Manager, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and in this guide, I will show you how.
Windows 11's July Patch Tuesday update squashes bugs, brings improvements, and adds an ad to your PC
By Sean Endicott published
Update time! Microsoft just shipped Windows 11 updates for several versions of the operating system. The Patch Tuesday updates include several security fixes and add an ad to the Settings app.
Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2): New features, Arm improvements, Copilot+ PCs, and everything you need to know
By Zac Bowden last updated
vNext Windows 11 version 24H2 is now available on Copilot+ PCs, and coming later this year to everyone else!
How to disable apps from running at startup on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Startup On Windows 11, you can prevent specific apps from launching automatically on startup, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to complete this configuration.
How to use themes to personalize the desktop on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Customization On Windows 11, you can use themes to quickly change the look and feel of the desktop. In this guide, I will show you the steps to change themes and install new ones on your computer.
Notepad on Windows 11 just gained two new features, but you'll want to disable at least one of them
By Sean Endicott published
at last A recent update to Notepad on Windows 11 adds support for spell check and autocorrect. Microsoft hasn't announced the update, but we've already seen the features roll out to PCs.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.