Microsoft is working on a new way to make Windows 11 PCs faster. But instead of tackling performance through additional tools or upgrades, the company is relying on a trick that affects…
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Windows 11 still runs on code from the 1990s, Microsoft admits
Windows 11 is the most modern, secure, and updated Windows ever—at least that’s what Microsoft keeps saying. But a senior Microsoft executive recently revealed just how much of the underlying technology in…
Fix Windows’ clunky volume controls with this free app
If you’ve ever tried to change your volume in Windows and ended up clicking through a maze of menus, you know how clunky it feels. Something as simple as adjusting sound shouldn’t…
For $26, you can get lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro
TL;DR: Update your older PC with Windows 11 Pro and a lifetime license for Microsoft Office for $26. Older PCs need two things to still be useful: an updated operating system and software they can…
Windows 11 restarts several times after a recent update? Don’t panic
Some Windows 11 users are reporting unusual behavior following recent updates. During installation of the optional April 2026 update, their PCs restart not just once but several times, giving the impression that…
Microsoft fixes Remote Desktop bug in April’s Windows 11 update
Updated on May 4th, 2026: According to Microsoft, the issue with security warnings when opening RDP files are due to a bug that’s supposedly been fixed in update KB5083631. That’s an optional…
5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC
Windows Defender is a capable antivirus solution built into Windows itself. Unless you’ve installed a different antivirus program on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, your PC is using it right…
Upgrade your OS to Windows 11 Pro for only $10
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is normally $199, but through May 3, you can get it for only $10. Windows 11 Pro retails for $199, but through May 3, you can lock in a lifetime…
Microsoft’s faster, less annoying Windows 11 is coming into focus
This is the new, more productive Windows 11. On Friday, Microsoft said that it has begun making improvements to File Explorer, speeding up Windows under the hood, and minimizing distractions from the…
Windows 11’s April update is now breaking third-party backup apps
A few weeks ago, Microsoft released KB5083769, an update containing several important security fixes for Windows 11. Unfortunately, it’s also been problematic for some, causing issues like BitLocker lockouts, unexpected boot loops,…