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Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet
A recent experiment showed what happens when a computer running Windows XP goes online today.
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Windows 11’s taskbar hides a secret ‘End task’ feature for pros
In Windows 11, you can activate a hidden developer feature that improves the taskbar. We show you how to do it.
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Huge Windows 11 2024 Update preview is overflowing with new features
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 release preview brings all kinds of exciting, much-needed improvements.
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Netflix's Windows app takes huge step backwards in latest update
Not only does the new Netflix app for Windows remove a crucial feature, it's basically no different than opening netflix.com in a browser.
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Windows 11 now lets you access Android phones via File Explorer
Soon it'll be much easier to move files between Android phones and Windows 11 PCs thanks to this change.
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Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
One of the pillars of modern PC security is looking pretty shaky after a cryptographic key was leaked on GitHub.
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How to enable the blue light filter on Windows PCs to get better sleep
Want to reduce your blue light exposure for better sleep? Here’s how to turn on Windows’ built-in filter.
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Watch this modder convert Windows 10 to Windows 7 in 17 minutes
If you miss the days of Windows 7, you can mod Windows 10 to be like Windows 7 with a few tricks. A modder just released a video showing you from start to finish.
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Windows 11 strikes again with irritating pop-up that can't be disabled
It's enough that we have to deal with Microsoft's pop-ups. But when they can't be turned off? That's just unacceptable.
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July's Windows update is sending PCs into BitLocker recovery
Windows issues continue to pile up as a recent update is now causing headaches shortly after the huge CrowdStrike outage.
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July Windows 10 update causes blue screen reboot loops – here's the fix
The important security update KB5040427 is crashing Windows 10 computers.
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Microsoft releases USB boot tool to fix CrowdStrike disaster
The CrowdStrike outage made international headlines on Friday as it disrupted the world. Fortunately, Microsoft has a tool that can get affected PCs working again.
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How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown
During the CrowdStrike disaster over the weekend, it was an outdated Windows version that prevented even greater damage.
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Master these Windows 11 features to supercharge your efficiency
Windows 11 has several useful features you might've overlooked that can make you more productive every day: Task View, Multitasking, Clipboard, Focus Sessions.
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Windows 11's upcoming updates will be smaller, faster, and smarter
Microsoft says that it's putting in place new techniques to make Windows update your PC even faster, through more intelligent downloads. But don't get your hopes up for Windows 11 24H2 anytime soon.
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Microsoft wants you to pay $300 per year for AI art in Word
Microsoft said this week that it's going to embed the AI art capabilities of Microsoft Designer into Word and PowerPoint. That's great, but have you considered how much it will cost?
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Microsoft Designer and its AI art will soon land on your PC
Microsoft is announcing today that Microsoft Designer and its AI art capabilities will land soon as standalone services for Windows and Android, but also as AI services within Photos, Word, and PowerPoint.
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Copilot+ PCs explained: AI Windows meets Arm laptops
Microsoft has developed a new version of Windows 11 for the Arm architecture. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Developing games for Arm isn't actually that difficult. According to these developers, the problem lies elsewhere.
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