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How to update all your Windows PC's apps with a single click
It can be tedious to keep your software up to date under Windows. It's a lot easier with this free third-party package manager tool.
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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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22 awesome free apps already installed on your Windows PC
Microsoft has developed many powerful free applications for Windows 11.
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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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14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.
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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 gets Linux's sudo superpower: Here's how to turn it on
Learn what the powerful sudo command is, how it works, and how to enable it in Windows 11.
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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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18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
Not happy with the look of Windows 11? Here are tips to make your computer look better and feel better.
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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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How to use Windows Pro’s BitLocker device encryption on any PC
BitLocker is officially only available for Windows 10/11 Pro. However, the tool is actually also included in the Home versions, just hidden.
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How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive
When you connect a USB stick to your computer, the "AutoPlay" notification appears by default. This is annoying, but there is a simple solution.
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20 smart tweaks that make Windows 11 more productive
Here's how to get more out of your Start Menu, Taskbar, Widgets — and many others.
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