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Windows can finally make fatter FAT32 drives, up to 2TB in size
Up until now, Windows capped out at 32GB when formatting drives using FAT32.
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Sandbox, one of Windows' best features, is getting even better
Windows Sandbox, which works very nicely in conjunction with a VPN to secure your PC, is receiving some key improvements in a Windows test build.
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Windows 11 finally fixes BitLocker BSODs while adding new features
The latest cumulative update for Windows 11 fixes a notable crash error and bundles together several OS improvements.
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How to sign PDF documents without printing them out
Need to sign an e-mailed PDF document? Going through the motions of printing, signing, and scanning the document is tedious. Fortunately, there's a faster way to go about this process.
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Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
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Microsoft's Windows Spotlight blows your mind as it brightens your day
Microsoft's bounty of nature photography cycles through your desktop with Windows Spotlight, together with handy links to learn more about what you're seeing. I love it.
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Microsoft is ninja-killing yet another iconic Windows app this year
This November, Microsoft is killing off another Windows program and won't be providing any more updates for it.
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Eradicate Windows 11's annoying Microsoft ads with this free tool
Microsoft includes a lot of self-promotion in Windows 11. If you want to stop this, you can use a free tool. This is how it works.
How-To
Is your PC slowing down? Here's how to find the problem
If your Windows PC is slowing down or even crashing, we recommend getting to the root of the problem with these diagnostic tools.
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How to record audio files with Windows 11
The audio recorder was introduced in Windows 11 as a replacement for the previous Voice Recorder program. It enables audio recordings via integrated microphones or headsets.
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Windows 11 gets an updated Microsoft Store with better app control
Microsoft is testing a revised version of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Here's what's changed.
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Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app
The free files app beautifies and improves Windows File Explorer in every way.
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Microsoft Clipchamp is getting some pretty incredible AI powers
Microsoft is revealing new AI updates to the Windows Clipchamp app, with a big one on the horizon: video packages generated by AI prompts.
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Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.
How-To
The 7 deadliest Windows sins: Don't break your PC!
If you avoid a few mistakes in Windows, your system can run smoothly and efficiently for a long time. We show you what you should NOT do in Windows.
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Want to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10? Use this free one-click tool
There's a free but unofficial tool that changes the entire look of Windows 11 to Windows 10.
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Did you know Microsoft tried to scrap Windows and start over?
Microsoft ambitiously attempted to create an alternate operating system without any Windows code.
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Windows SmartScreen security has been compromised for years
Newly-discovered methods have surfaced that get around Windows' built-in checks for malicious downloads.
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How to take smarter screenshots in Windows 11
Need to take a screenshot in Windows 11? We'll guide you every step of the way.
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Nvidia drivers are crashing some Windows 10 PCs. Here's how to avoid it
Nvidia's latest driver release is causing blue screen loops on certain Windows PCs. Here's how to check if you're affected and how to avoid it.
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Do I need Windows and software licenses for a virtual machine?
What you need to know about license keys for running Windows and commercial software in virtual machines.
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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.
How-To
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.
How-To
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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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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7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt
You use File Explorer all the time, but have you mastered it? Here's how to take full advantage of it.
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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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Can't update Windows due to error code 0x80070643? Here's what to do
Here's what to do if this bug is preventing you from installing these important security updates for Windows.
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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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