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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How to use the secret software installer on your Windows PC
Your PC has a big secret: The ultimate upgrade for installing and updating Windows applications.
The best apps to restore the classic Windows Start menu and taskbar
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.
Windows desktop apps are the future (with or without Windows)
From cloud PCs and smart TVs to Chromebooks, Macs, and Linux systems, everyone is betting on traditional Windows desktop applications.
Should you upgrade to Windows 11? It’s complicated
The choice is yours – but it also depends on your hardware. Some PCs shouldn’t run Windows 11, and others shouldn’t run Windows 10.
Make multitasking a Snap on your Windows PC
Here’s how to put your Windows PC’s ultimate multitasking feature to use — and how to go beyond it for even more power, whether you’re using Windows 11 or Windows 10.
One OS, three flavors: How Fedora 21 is splitting up to double down on focus
The first fruits of the sweeping Fedora.next project appears in Fedora 21