Chris Hoffman
Chris Hoffman is a tech journalist and columnist who's been writing about Windows for over a decade. His Windows Intelligence column helps you make the most of your Windows PC — and understand what Microsoft is up to.
Chris was formerly the Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek, where he racked up over a billion page views to helpful tips, useful troubleshooting guides, and informative editorials — with Windows always as his main focus. Beyond that, he's also written for The New York Times, PCWorld, Reader's Digest, and more.
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These habits will ensure a solid PC experience this year — and beyond.
10 Windows annoyances and how to fix them
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be annoying. Let’s do something about that.
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Your PC has a big secret: The ultimate upgrade for installing and updating Windows applications.
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Take back control of your PC’s Start menu and taskbar, whether you’re running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
10 new Windows 11 features in the October 2023 update to try now
Windows 11’s big update for the year isn’t only about artificial intelligence.
You're probably going to use Microsoft Copilot wrong
Microsoft is pitching Copilot as a transformative productivity tool. The reality is more complicated.
The AI future of Windows is here
Forget Windows 12: Microsoft’s big AI push is starting on your current Windows 11 PC on Sept. 26.