How to Set Up Cortana & Remove Her in Windows 10
Cortana is Microsoft's greatest productivity tool since Office. We'll show you how to get started with Windows 10's digital assistant or how to turn Cortana off for improved privacy.
10 Compelling Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 10 is coming on July 29. Is it worth upgrading for free? If you are looking forward to Cortana, state of the art gaming, or better support for hybrid devices - yes, definitely! And there's more...
Microsoft Is Nurturing Cross-Platform Productivity Tools
Microsoft's collection of productivity apps is ever growing. We have compiled an overview of the apps that keep you working smoothly. We also explore how new additions will enhance the current suite.
How Much Windows Phone is in Windows 10?
Windows 10 is not that novel. It contains a whole lot of Windows 8 and many features that were successfully pioneered on Windows Phone. Now we all get to enjoy them. Find out which ones they are!
Windows 10 Transformation Pack Gives a Facelift to Windows 7 & 8
If you'd like to get the look and feel of Windows 10 without the upgrade, we have the perfect solution for you.
Should You Upgrade to Windows 10?
Windows 10 is coming, but should you upgrade? Like almost every change it's mostly good, but also comes with drawbacks. We've summarized them for you, so you can make up your own mind.
3 Billion People Use the Internet, Facebook Adds Restaurant Reviews, & More... [Tech News Digest]
The Internet population hits 3 billion, Facebook adds restaurant reviews, Cortana comes to Android and iOS, thieves steal from the IRS, Periscope lands on Android, and watch someone watch someone watch Non-Stop Nyan Cat.
Can Bing Surpass Google Search Through Windows 10 Integration?
Google eats Bing for breakfast. But Bing and Microsoft are a Phoenix in full-rebirth mode. As Google faces antitrust allegations and Cortana meets the Windows 10 Taskbar, Microsoft may soon turn the tables.
Windows on Every Device - This Is How Microsoft Is Realizing Its New Ecosystem
Windows was never gone, but it's about to make a comeback nevertheless. You can currently observe how Microsoft is getting its flagship up to speed. Last week on Microsoft...
Cortana Coming to Android & iOS, Facebook Clarifies Community Guidelines [Tech News Digest]
Cortana crosses platforms, Facebook's community standards, Yahoo's password pact, 360-degree YouTube videos, Family Feud on Google, and a 1980s montage of Boston Dynamics robots.
Microsoft Supports Killing Passwords, Are You Being Spied On? [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft hates passwords, spies come clean, AT&T carries BlackBerry, the Dotcom MegaNet, Rock Band reboot rumors, and Cortana makes a good girlfriend.
Cortana Arrives on the Desktop & Here's What She Can Do for You
Is Microsoft's intelligent digital assistant as competent on the Windows 10 desktop as she is on Windows Phone? Cortana has a lot of expectation on her shoulders. Let's see how she holds up.
Windows 10 January Build Includes Many Exciting Changes & Some Bugs
Windows 10 Build 9926 is a big leap forward. It comes with novelties, most notably Cortana, Continuum, and some overhauled features. It remains an early build that still contains bugs, but fixes are coming soon.
Windows 10: The Dream Of A Cross-Device Operating System Is Becoming Reality & It's Free
Microsoft is boldly stepping into the future with innovative software and hardware. Windows as a service and mobility of experience were the major keywords from the recent Windows 10 briefing. Most importantly, Windows 10 will be free.
Got A New Windows Phone? Get Up To Speed With These Tutorials
Suddenly found that you're the owner of a new Windows Phone? Switching to a new mobile OS can be something of a culture shock. Fear not, we're here to introduce you.
Microsoft Shows Off Windows 10, HoloLens, Cortana On PC & More... [Tech News Digest]
Microsoft reveals the future, with Windows 10, HoloLens, Cortana, and Spartan, BlackBerry wants app neutrality, Twitter launches While You Were Away, The Elder Scrolls Online is set free, and LittleBigPlanet does Game Of Thrones.
15 Things We Want To See Happen To Technology In 2015
In which direction, we wondered, do you want technology to go in 2015? We asked, you answered, and here are the results of our discussions.
10 Essential MakeUseOf Articles From 2014 You May Have Missed
We add several thousand more articles to MakeUseOf every year, and 2014 was no exception. The problem is, with so many websites competing for attention, even loyal readers cannot possibly read every article published on the site.
Discover Cortana On Windows 10 - Her Hiding Places Revealed!
Cortana, Microsoft's voice controlled personal assistant, has been starting to show up on Windows 10. This article reveals her hiding places. It looks like she will come out to play very soon.
Cortana Arrives In Europe - How To Get It Now & What You Need To Know
Cortana is coming. Microsoft's digital personal assistant has been rolled out across Europe, a step that suggests that her presence is being prepared not only for Windows Phone but also for Windows 10.