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Windows updates aren’t always why your PC breaks after patching
Whenever Microsoft releases new updates for Windows, it’s pretty much expected now that users around the world will run into all kinds of error codes and messages. But one Microsoft veteran thinks…
Microsoft is scrapping another Windows 11 troubleshooting tool
In recent years, Microsoft has discontinued a number of command-line tools, and now it’s time for yet another one to be retired. This time, it’s the Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA), a…
Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check
Every operating system requires a minimum level of maintenance to ensure error-free and smooth operation. Knowing what is running on the PC or starting up automatically should be part of your regular…
Want me to trust Windows 11 again? Bring back local accounts
After years of pissing me and other Windows 11 users off, Microsoft says it’s ready to turn a new leaf, fixing mistakes, making improvements, and adding some long-requested features. I’d like to…
Secure Boot causing boot failures? Don’t give up just yet
Secure Boot has been used in PCs since 2011, but in recent years there have been reports of various issues with the feature. For example, Windows users with certain motherboards need to…
Microsoft pulls Windows 11 update after widespread install failures
Microsoft has identified issues with an update that was released for Windows 11 just a few days ago. The optional KB5079391 update included a number of improvements, like being able to toggle…
Stop waiting—upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $13
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro—a modern, secure OS with pro-level features—for just $12.97 (reg. $199). If your current setup feels a little stuck in the past, upgrading your OS might be the easiest…
Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April
Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years. In a…
March’s optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature
Microsoft has begun rolling out KB5079391. This optional update adds a number of small but useful new features to Windows 11. Among other things, it allows Smart App Control (SAC) to be…