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This obscure Microsoft Word feature makes proofreading documents easy

… But when one of my colleagues here at PCWorld introduced me to the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft Word, it changed the whole game for me. …

Mar 11, 2026 · By Sam Singleton, Assistant Editor, PCWorld

Skip the Microsoft 365 subscription with this free office suite

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Mar 25, 2026 · By Sam Singleton, Assistant Editor, PCWorld

More don't-miss stories from PCWorld – Page 1

… Windows 11 still runs on code from the 1990s, Microsoft admits Microsoft's Win32 API dates back to Windows 95, and a senior exec says nobody expected it to still be essential in 2026. …

· By Ashley Biancuzzo

This free tool puts all Windows privacy settings in one place

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Apr 15, 2026 · By Sam Singleton, Assistant Editor, PCWorld

Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access

… Microsoft has not yet announced a patch that will resolve the issue. Until the issue is resolved, you should consider using additional antivirus software on your PC alongside Microsoft Defender. Check out PCWorld's picks for the best Windows antivirus software. …

Apr 16, 2026 · By Laura Pippig

Windows 11 users have heard Microsoft's promises before. That's the problem

… Microsoft in particular torched my patience with Windows. I can’t even say I’m glad about the possibility of local accounts returning...and I badly want Microsoft to deliver on that front. …

Mar 27, 2026 · By Alaina Yee, Senior Editor, PCWorld