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Latest Windows update is borking storage drives for some users
If there’s anyone you can trust to keep your copy of Windows up and running, it should be Microsoft, right? That’s true… until it isn’t. Some recent updates are causing severe stability…
I use a Windows QR code to make sharing Wi-Fi login credentials easy. Here’s how
Have you ever found yourself having to constantly write out or say your Wi-Fi login and password to family and friends that visit or stay over? I know I have. A simple…
Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think
Although support for Windows 10 will not end in October 2025 after all, the additional grace period is only one year. This means that many users will soon not only have to…
Microsoft’s Windows future is built on AI, voice, cloud, and context
Can you imagine yourself having a conversation with Windows about what your PC is doing? Microsoft’s Windows chief can, and is trying to build a future where those interactions are the norm….
20 little-known Windows features every student should use
Windows PCs are incredibly powerful and flexible, and that’s true even before you install any apps. As it turns out, Windows itself is chock-full of useful features that few people actually know…
Windows 11’s August patch fixes hiccups and rolls out remote recovery
Remember the summer of 2024 when a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed millions of Windows PCs around the world, resulting in chaos and scrambling IT departments? Microsoft has taken steps to avoid and…
I wiped my Windows Clipboard history to safeguard my privacy. Here’s how
I’ve pinned a whole lot of stuff to my Windows Clipboard — so much stuff that I’d forgotten that there were screenshots of ID cards in Clipboard history for a license renewal…
Meet the $15 upgrade discreetly transforming PC gaming setups
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is just $14.97 — unlock smoother gaming, AI Copilot, and stronger security. A new GPU might be out of budget, but a $14.97 upgrade to Windows 11 Pro could be…
6 Windows settings I change to make my PC less vulnerable to hackers
A decent antivirus program and VPN are a great first line of defense against hackers. But if you haven’t tweaked certain Windows settings, you could still be leaving back doors open for…