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Windows PCs are getting a free upgrade to Windows 11
Since November 2021, Microsoft has denied certain Windows 10 PCs the free upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft is now lifting the ban.
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Transfer C drive to new SSD in Windows without reinstalling
If you want to transfer your C drive to an SSD, we have a step-by-step guide to show you how. Read on to find out how to do it.
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How to create ISO image of hard drive in Windows 10 for free
Making an ISO image of a hard drive means creating a 1-to-1 backup copy that consists of a .iso file. Here are two ways to do just that.
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Windows includes built-in ransomware protections. Here's how to turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
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It's official: Ads are coming to the Windows Start menu
Microsoft says that "Promoted" apps are coming to the Recommended section, of the Start menu in Windows 11, a piece of software that you paid for.
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A Windows 11 'free' upgrade pushes users to buy a new PC
Microsoft is launching ads within Windows 10 to get users to upgrade to Windows 11. The problem? The PC can't run it, meaning that they would have to buy a whole new PC.
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How to open the Windows Terminal with the command prompt
With the Terminal, Windows has a common interface for Powershell, Command Prompt, and Azure Cloud Shell. This allows you to start the terminal directly with the command prompt.
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Eww, Copilot AI might auto-launch with Windows 11 soon
Windows 11 Insider builds are now auto-launching Copilot when you boot the OS, and it's gross and I hate it and stop it right now.
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Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
On Patch Tuesday in April, Microsoft fixed a total of 147 security vulnerabilities. These include three vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
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Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
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Windows 11 might not update if you have these popular apps installed
A preview version of this year's big Windows 11 update has a list of apps that block its installation, including a few popular surprises.
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Copilot Pro: What can Microsoft 365's premium AI do?
With Copilot Pro, private users can now also utilize the artificial intelligence of Chat-GPT in Microsoft Office. The chat tool is powerful, but there is still a lack of integration and usability.
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7 settings every PC gamer should tweak immediately
In this article, we show you how you can optimize your PC's gaming performance using Windows and UEFI settings — and introduce you to useful software that every gamer should have.
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These 10 Windows features will disappear soon
Lots of Windows 10 and 11 features are getting the axe in upcoming patches. Here's a rundown of everything on its last legs, from Windows Mail to WordPad and more.
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Should I disconnect my PC from the internet when I have a virus?
It is often recommended to disconnect the internet connection in the event of a virus attack. But is it really sensible or even necessary to disconnect the computer from the internet?
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Want to keep using Windows 10 safely? Microsoft wants $61
Microsoft's Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 past its support date now have a price, and it's more than $400 to keep your PC patched until 2027.
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Windows 11 power tip: How to use the old task manager
You're using the new Windows 11 Task Manager, but you like the old Task Manager better? No problem: With this trick, you can start the old task manager immediately.
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How to fight the new Windows Outlook app and keep Mail…for now
Microsoft is trying to kidnap Mail users and put them into the new Outlook app! Here's how to fight back and resist.
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13 free tips to make your Windows PC run faster and better
Make your Windows PC run faster with these free, easy spring cleaning tips.
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Microsoft unites Windows and Surface once again
Microsoft has once again consolidated its Windows and Surface teams under a single leader, Pavan Davuluri, which means development should be coordinated together.
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41 years later, Windows Notepad finally gets spell check
Windows 11 Insiders get access to the feature in the long-running text editor today, the rest of us should see it soon-ish.
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This hidden trick reveals your Wi-Fi password in Windows
You don't need a special program to view your saved Wi-Fi passwords in Windows 11 anymore. Yay!
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Why are your Windows Defender antivirus scans slow? Here's how to find out
If the scan of your hard drive with Microsoft Defender seems to take forever, it's worth finding out why.
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Windows Hello can protect your Chrome passwords. Here's how
This quick change to your settings blocks unauthorized use of passwords saved to your Google account.
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This free Windows app makes me actually use my standing desk
A surprising find in the Windows Store is helping my back and restoring my faith in indie app developers.
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Not dead yet: Windows 10 gets a handy new sharing feature
Microsoft does not forget Windows 10 and has now activated an ingenious new function for the Windows operating system, which is already many years old.
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Hey, everyone: It's time to switch to Windows 11
It's been three years since Windows 11 launched, and I'm finally committing to Windows 11 over Windows 10 full-time. Here's why I think you should join me.
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Be safe! How I set up a 'Paranoid PC' to surf the risky web
If you want to optimize your PC for security and privacy, may I suggest building a "Paranoia PC"? It just takes a little-known feature of Windows combined with some other security tools.
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Windows: How to only allow software from the Microsoft Store
Programs from the Internet aren't centrally controlled and may contain malicious code. It can be safer to only allow apps from the Microsoft Store on your Windows PC.
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How to roll back a problematic Windows update
Windows updates are supposed to solve existing bugs, but they can also cause new problems. For this reason, Microsoft introduced the Known Issue Rollback (KIR) three years ago.
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Foxit PDF eliminates 50 security vulnerabilities
Foxit Software has released security updates for Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor. The manufacturer has thus closed 50 problematic security gaps.
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Microsoft is killing Android apps on Windows 11
Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android, upon which hundreds of Amazon Android apps run. Act fast (as in, today) if you want to try them out.
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Windows 11 just torpedoed the webcam market with a new feature
Microsoft is testing the ability to allow an Android phone to replace your webcam, offering easy, powerful camera capabilities to those with a spare Android phone.
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The hottest new features coming in Windows 11's March 2024 update
Microsoft discloses even more features to be added to the current version of Windows 11 than were expected. Here are the most exciting new additions.
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Windows 11's Automatic Super Resolution and DirectSR: what we know
Microsoft plans to manage improved video quality and frame rate in games using the DirectSR API and Windows 11's upcoming Automatic Super Resolution feature. Here's what we know about how it will all work.
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Windows 11's taskbar has an annoying bug, but it's getting fixed
Windows 11's taskbar is slow to appear for some users, and freaks out in other cases – but not for much longer.
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Microsoft confirms broken Windows 11 update, offers workaround
Windows 11 update KB5034765 keeps causing new problems on computers.
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Elon Musk's new Windows laptop needs a Microsoft account, and he's mad
Elon Musk wants to set up his new Windows laptop – and is horrified when he realizes that he needs a Microsoft account to do so.
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Windows 11 hot patches could update your PC without rebooting
Hardly anything annoys Windows 11 users as much as the frequent restarts. But this is set to change soon. However, one important question remains unanswered.
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14 Windows tools and tricks that save you serious time
From time to time Windows needs some extra attention. These tools help to minimize the effort so you can concentrate on the really important things.
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One of Windows' worst apps, Sticky Notes, just got a bit better
Microsoft has added a feature to its Sticky Notes Windows app that adds digital footnoting capabilities, which feels rather useful if a bit niche.
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Microsoft Edge stops ‘stealing’ Chrome tabs from some users
Reports of Edge launching with Chrome's last-open tabs after a Windows update are popping up across the web.
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Microsoft's next Windows 11 'Moment' might miff Americans
Microsoft released what should be the final test of its upcoming Windows 11 February 2024 Moment, with minor changes to American PCs. But European users should have far more control over their PCs.
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No, Microsoft, Windows 11's start menu isn't a 'game changer'
Microsoft's marketing team is trying to convince Windows 10 users to switch to Windows 11. But this cheery video highlights all the wrong features.
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Windows is finally fixing a key File Explorer flaw
Microsoft is finally making it easier to parse its File Explorer menus, while tweaking Widgets in its latest Windows 11 Canary and Dev test build.
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Report: Ancient PCs simply won't boot Windows 11's upcoming update
Microsoft is reportedly requiring PCs that wish to boot Windows 11 to support an old instruction as part of Windows 11 24H2.
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Even Notepad is being tied to Copilot AI in Windows 11
Microsoft is testing out a number of new features within Windows 11: Copilot shortcuts (and within Notepad), the "sudo" command, support for hearing aids and more.
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iTunes nears death on Windows as Apple launches Music, TV, Devices apps
Apple has also redesigned iCloud for Windows.
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Windows 10 nags users with full-screen, multipage Windows 11 ads
Microsoft is now putting many Windows 10 users under pressure to upgrade to Windows 11 with a full-screen advert.
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