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New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active
The option only exists on PCs with a clean install of Windows 11—or ones where you’re willing to perform a Windows reset.By Alaina Yee1 day ago
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February's Windows 11 update is causing startup problems for users
Several users are experiencing various issues with system startup after installing the KB5077181 update for Windows 11.By Laura Pippig4 days ago
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Microsoft Store goes zero-clutter—through the command line
If you're a developer or power user, you might just prefer this new way to find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps.By Kristian Kask5 days ago
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Windows won't boot? Safe Mode is the lifeline you need
Safe Mode lets Windows start with only essential drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot crashes, faulty drivers, system errors, and more.By Thomas Joos5 days ago
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Microsoft just forked Windows
Microsoft has now split Windows 11 into two parallel paths: Windows 11 26H1 for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite processor and Windows on Arm, and Windows 11 26H2 for everyone else. And the two won't meet.By Mark Hachman6 days ago
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Microsoft releases exclusive Windows 11 update for certain PCs only
Next to the big batch of updates that just came out yesterday, Microsoft released another one. Why? Here's what you need to know about it.By Laura Pippig6 days ago
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Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw
You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.By Michael Crider6 days ago
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Windows 11 finally fixes that pesky battery-draining sleep mode bug
There was a bug in Windows 11 that allowed background processes to break through standby and wake the computer, causing unexpected battery drain.By Viktor Eriksson6 days ago
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows, Office, and Azure
This month's big batch of security updates addresses nearly 60 vulnerabilities across Microsoft's various products and services.By Frank Ziemann6 days ago
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Older Windows 11 PCs need a Secure Boot fix ASAP
Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action to prevent this from happening. Here's what you need to do and why.By Laura Pippig7 days ago
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Windows 11 is getting mobile-style app permissions
A new blog post from Microsoft lays out a per-app permission system that's coming to Windows 11 in the near future.By Michael Crider7 days ago
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Windows 11 preview update adds new emojis and webcam features
That includes 7 new Unicode emojis as well as the ability to pan and tilt supported webcams.By Kristian Kask7 days ago
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Windows update ties Spotify, smarter security into your PC
Microsoft's February 2025 Windows 11 update adds a small but useful handful of features to your PC, including a cross-device resume feature for Spotify and a host of streamlined security features for your PC.By Mark Hachman1 week ago
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5 crucial Windows 11 settings I always change ASAP
Changing these five settings makes Windows 11 much better in under five minutes of your time.By Brad Chacos1 week ago
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Microsoft stops offering drivers for old printers via Windows Update
If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.By Mikael Markander1 week ago
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Windows 11 gets multi-device Bluetooth audio, but hold on
A Windows Insider Preview Build adds a multi-device Bluetooth option, but only for a few compatible laptops right now.By Michael Crider2 weeks ago
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Avoid Windows 11 if you care about your data, privacy experts warn
Windows 11 may have some new features, but Windows 10 is better for data privacy. But there's another option that's even better than Windows 10.By Laura Pippig2 weeks ago
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Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11
Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into Windows 11.By Hans-Christian Dirscherl2 weeks ago
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18 essential Windows 11 tweaks that make a huge difference
Change these 18 Windows 11 settings to boost privacy, cut distractions, and improve performance—step-by-step paths for each toggle.By Thomas Joos2 weeks ago
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Microsoft Copilot claims it can set reminders. My phone never buzzed
Copilot now says that it can schedule a reminder and send it to your phone. But it can't actually do this, among the most basic of tasks.By Mark Hachman2 weeks ago