Windows could not start Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service

If Windows could not start the Windows Audio Endpoint Builder service on Local Computer, reinstall the audio driver, restart ...
MUO on MSN

Microsoft is fixing Windows' oldest audio problem and you probably didn't notice

Microsoft is rolling out the biggest MIDI audio upgrade in decades, and you can check if your PC is ready for it today.
MUO on MSN

YASB is the Windows status bar that Microsoft forgot to build

The missing Windows feature is here, and it’s sitting at the top of your screen.

Google Pixel 10a store page hints at FaceTime compatibility, but there’s a catch

Google is set to launch the budget alternative to its flagship Pixel 10 series, the Pixel 10a, in the coming days. The official Pixel 10a store page mentions FaceTime support for iPhone switchers, ...
Opinion

Even a 1 Billion Yuan in Red‑packet Giveaway Can’t Buy an AI Moat for Tencent

During the 2026 Spring Festival, Tencent’s Yuanbao rolled out a high-stakes “all-in” move that made the entire internet industry sit up and take notice: a 1-billion-yuan cash red-envelope giveaway, ...
PC Magazine

Hey Microsoft, You Need to Fix These 5 Things in Windows 11 ASAP

Microsoft's 2026 roadmap for Windows 11 reveals some exciting innovations, but those shouldn't overshadow the long-standing issues that affect everyday PC users. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows ...
Dawn

TCL to take controlling stake in Sony’s TV, audio business

Eyeing deeper strategic cooperation in the home entertainment sector, Japan’s Sony Corp announced on Tuesday that it had reached an initial agreement with China’s home appliance heavyweight TCL ...

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PC Magazine

5 Things Microsoft Still Needs to Fix in Windows 11

I'm encouraged by Microsoft's 2026 roadmap, but these long-standing Windows 11 issues still matter most to everyday PC users. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to ...
ZDNet

I tested the best antivirus software for Windows: Here's what I'd use to protect my PC

ZDNET experts put every product through rigorous testing and research to curate the best options for you. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn Our Process 'ZDNET Recommends': ...
PC Magazine

Windows 10 Security Alert: Do This Now to Reduce Your Risk of Being Hacked

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...
CNET

Microsoft Issues New Security Warning for Windows 10. Here's What You Need to Do

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...