By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

You can try out the latest from Android right now – but there are caveats ...

Back from the Dead: Microsoft's Windows Phone project has long been dead, yet interest in a PC-like operating system on mobile devices appears to persist. Los Angeles – based Nex Computer is betting ...

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If you work in IT, chances are PowerShell is already part of your daily routine. You might use it to check a service, pull system information, or automate a task that would otherwise take several ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Microsoft has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Phone Link system and the “Link To Windows” app for Android, improving cross-platform connectivity with Windows 11. First and foremost, there’s a ...

Windows security updates tend to conjure thoughts of operating system vulnerabilities, including zero-days, being patched or even unexpected failures with serious consequences. This security update, ...

Microsoft is working on a useful upgrade for Phone Link that fixes one of the most annoying parts of streaming Android apps on Windows 11. A new expanded view option lets you stretch Android apps ...

As part of the December 2025 Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 11 version 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2, Microsoft made some changes to PowerShell 5.1. So, if you came across a new security warning in Windows ...

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.