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17 hours ago by Ed Bott
Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem, and only one year to solve it
2 days ago by Ed Bott
How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11
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Windows 11 finally outscores Windows 10 among PC gamers
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This secret Windows 11 setting lets you kill unresponsive apps much faster
3 days ago by David Gewirtz

For Windows 11 setup, which user account type should you choose? How to decide

When you set up a new Windows PC, you can choose from up to four types of user accounts - but your first choice might not be the right one.

How to make Windows updates less annoying, in three easy steps

Want to eliminate unpleasant update surprises? You can force Windows to follow your update schedule. Here's how.

August 25, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows

As Microsoft breaks awkward silence around its controversial Recall feature, privacy questions remain

Recall was supposed to be the signature feature of Microsoft's next-generation Copilot+ PCs - until security researchers labeled it a 'privacy nightmare'.

August 22, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows 11

The best mini PCs you can buy: Expert recommended

We tested and researched the best mini PCs from Intel, Apple, and more that pack strong computing features into a small package.

August 22, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in PCs

How to screen record in Windows 10 or 11 with built-in tools

Windows 10 and 11 each offer a built-in screen-recording tool for gaming, though it can record just about any screen activity. And Windows 11 has an even better option. Here's what to know.

August 21, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Creativity Software

How to install Windows 11 the way you want (and bypass Microsoft's restrictions)

With the free Rufus utility, you can avoid Microsoft's stringent and annoying requirements to upgrade your existing Windows 10 PC or install Windows 11 on a clean computer - your way. Here's how to do it.

August 18, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11