Microsoft’s big April patch (update KB5083769) has been causing numerous problems on Windows 11 machines these past few weeks, including BitLocker lockouts, reboot loops, and breakage of third-party backup apps. Now another…
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This free Windows app brings one of Mac’s best features to your desktop
If you’ve ever used a Mac, you might know the oddly satisfying trick where clicking the desktop wallpaper instantly clears away all your open windows. It’s a tiny feature that feels unnecessary…
One of the easiest PC upgrades—Office + Windows 11 Pro for a one-time $35
TL;DR: Get a lifetime of Microsoft Office 2021 Pro + Windows 11 Pro for $34.97. Some upgrades feel optional. Others just clean up your entire setup in one move—this is closer to the second. For…
Turn an aging PC into a faster, smarter setup for just $10 with Windows 11 Pro
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) and lock in a lifetime license before the deal disappears on May 18. Still running Windows 10 like it’s not slowly aging out?…
Microsoft’s new CPU trick might finally fix Windows 11’s app stutters
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…
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…