Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you’ve ever tried to use Microsoft’s built-in virtual ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Amazon is releasing its Alexa app for Windows 10 today. While the app has been ...

Naysayers may criticize Microsoft’s Cortana for her lack of features, but Microsoft Windows users face an unexpected dilemma: Now that Amazon’s Alexa app supports wake words on Windows 10, do you ...

Amazon is making a dedicated Alexa app for Microsoft’s Xbox. The console already offers support for Alexa using voice commands. For example, you can ask Amazon’s voice assistant to turn on or turn off ...

Amazon and Microsoft recently announced a collaboration that lets Xbox Game Pass subscribers download games and get the latest updates about the service using Alexa commands. The Alexa integration is ...

If you're eager to get the most out of your burgeoning smart home setup, Alexa automations can really add a dash of ...

Alexa, like any other tech you use, needs to updated occasionally—but wherever you're using it, from Amazon's Echo speakers and displays to the Alexa app for Android or iOS, it's easy to do. How to ...