My desktop occasionally fails to shut down properly. It seems to complete Windows’ shutdown process, but then just freezes–without actually turning off. Pressing the power button accomplishes nothing.

One of the things I use the terminal for on Windows, in both PowerShell and WSL, is for running basic network diagnostics. Here are the commands I use most frequently. This is a basic networking ...

We’ve covered Windows 7 from rumor to golden master. Now—as we wait for its Oct. 22 arrival—it’s enchilada time: Here’s everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, ...

Troubleshoot your networking problems like a pro, never having to deal with "Connection refused." ...

Overall the reports about the Windows 7 public beta are quite good. What do people like? It’s stable, especially for a beta. And it easily outshines Windows Vista in its stability, polish and ...

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?