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Revamped Microsoft Store page experience in Windows 11 is here
The Microsoft Store's new interface and features are out of testing and rolling out to everyone now.
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The Microsoft Store is ready to make updating Windows apps even easier
Up until this change, only apps hosted on Microsoft's servers could be updated in the Microsoft Store app.
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3 free Linux distros that look and feel like Windows
Linux is a good alternative to Windows: It's free, runs stably, and is supplied with updates for a long time. We present three systems that look particularly similar to Windows.
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How to get Microsoft Edge to read web pages and documents out loud to you
The Edge browser has a built-in feature that reads out selected text on demand.
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Samsung is discontinuing its DeX app for Windows PCs
Samsung encourages DeX users on Windows PCs to switch to Microsoft's Phone Link app instead.
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Microsoft doubles down, still won't let older PCs run Windows 11
A new blog post reaffirms the company's requirement for TPM 2.0-compatible hardware as Windows 10 reaches end of life.
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How to solve RAM problems with Windows memory diagnostics
If your PC restarts unprompted, freezes, or programs crash, this could indicate a RAM problem. We'll show you how to use the memory diagnostics tool to find out whether the RAM really is the problem.
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A new 'File Search' feature is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar
Microsoft is testing a File Search Companion integration for the Windows 11 taskbar.
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Several new features are coming to Windows 11 24H2 this month
It'll be the last update for Windows 11 this year. Here are some of the changes you can expect.
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Microsoft Photos has a hidden OCR feature that can read text in images
As of now, the feature can only be activated using a Windows Registry tweak.
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Windows 11 demands you use a Microsoft account. Here's how to bypass it
You can also use Windows 11 24H2 in the Home Edition with a local user account without any problems–no additional tools are required. We'll show you how to do this.
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Firefox 133 adds privacy-boosting 'bounce tracking' protection
Mozilla has released Firefox 133. The browser offers even more protection for your privacy. The developers have also closed some security gaps.
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Windows 11 bug prevents Dell PCs from shutting down, but there's a fix
New problems have arisen in Windows 11 24H2. Shutdown cannot be triggered on certain PCs. But there is a solution.
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Windows 11 File Explorer gets smarter tabs and several bug fixes
Folders are no longer forced to be opened as new File Explorer windows.
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Windows 11 24H2 causes USB scanners and printers to stop working
USB devices with scanning functionality are no longer discoverable after updating to Windows 11 24H2.
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This obscure Windows tool securely and utterly deletes hard drive data
Windows offers the command line tool Diskpart, which you can use to reliably delete an entire hard drive, among other things.
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Did you know Windows 11 has an easy tool for recording screencasts?
The built-in Snipping Tool feature doesn't just take screenshots. It can record screencasts, too!
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Ubisoft games are crashing on PCs with the Windows 11 24H2 update
If you have any of these games installed, hold off on installing Windows 11 24H2 until a fix is rolled out.
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Windows 11's contentious Recall AI feature is finally ready to test
Previously available to Windows Insiders on Intel and AMD, you can now try Windows 11's controversial AI recording feature on Qualcomm-powered Copilot+ laptops.
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How to delete what's saved in your Windows PC's clipboard
You can delete the contents of the Windows clipboard at any time. We'll show you the various ways you can do it.
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Windows 11 audio glitch unexpectedly cranks system volume to 100%
Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a fix.
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Windows 10 apps can be updated and uninstalled once again
Microsoft has withdrawn the offending update and resolved the issue for Windows 10 users.
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How to transfer files between your phone and PC with Microsoft Edge
There are several ways to transfer files from your smartphone to your PC. Microsoft Edge, Windows' main browser, is also capable of such an exchange.
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Date and time settings are broken in Windows 11 24H2. Here's a workaround
Not only can't you change time zones, but daylight savings time changes aren't syncing either. Here's what you can do while waiting for a fix.
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Windows 10 gets full-screen ads that say buy a new PC already
Microsoft continues to insist that you move to Windows 11. But it's not even telling you to upgrade your OS anymore. Just buy a Surface Laptop instead.
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Windows 11 gets new 'Companions' feature in taskbar and Start menu
Companions can integrate contacts, files, and calendar events directly into the taskbar and Start menu.
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Windows Recall will be disabled by default on enterprise PCs
Microsoft says it's listening to concerns about privacy and security with its panopticon AI feature.
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Windows will support Meta Quest VR headsets as native displays
Microsoft is adding native support for Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets to stream Windows 11.
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Latest Windows 11 24H2 update not installing? Here's what you can do
Some users are reportedly unable to install the recent KB5046617 update for Windows 11 24H2. Here's how to solve the problem.
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How to make an old monitor look more colorful
That old monitor you have tucked away in a back room may not seem as colorful as a brand-new one with a higher resolution and quicker refresh rate, but simply correcting the color may be all that's needed to give it new life.
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Windows Search is getting AI features powered by your NPU, no Internet needed
Microsoft says Windows 11 will get its search pumped up by local AI, including the ability to search for objects and text within images.
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Windows 11 update improves Snap Layouts usability, adds new features
Organizing all your app windows just became a tad easier for Windows 11 users.
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How to synchronize Windows 11's clipboard across all your PCs
Did you know that you can synchronize the contents of the clipboard between several Windows PCs? If not, we'll show you how to do it.
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ChatGPT's Windows desktop app is now available to free users, too
Previously for paid subscribers only, free users can now download and use the app from the Microsoft Store.
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Windows 11 update bug falsely warns of end of support, confusing users
The latest update for Windows 11 23H2 is causing confusion over end of support for that version of the operating system.
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Microsoft has closed the Windows 10 Beta Channel permanently
If you want new features, you're going to have to upgrade to Windows 11.
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Arm-based Windows 11 PCs now have an official ISO for clean installs
New Snapdragon laptops can now do clean installs of Windows 11, but your idea of "clean" may differ from what you get. Thanks, Microsoft.
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Microsoft halts new Windows 11 features until 2025
You can take a little break from keeping track of all the new Windows features.
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A helpful Windows 11 Start menu feature is now in Windows 10
Microsoft's small but noteworthy change to the Windows 10 Start menu has its ups and downs.
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Why is the first Windows drive always called C:? Here's the answer
On your Windows PC, the drive designations start with C. Where are A and B? The answer can be found in the history of Windows.
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How to have Microsoft Copilot recap a Teams meeting when you’re late
With Copilot you can get up to speed quickly when you're running late for a Microsoft Teams meeting.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows and Office
Close to a hundred issues have been addressed in November's Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.
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This Windows 11 File Explorer short-cut is so simple but useful
It's as simple as can be, but many long-time users of Windows File Explorer don't know this simple shortcut that can be a real game changer for locating files.
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Windows 11's taskbar might soon start making 'recommendations'
The taskbar might soon become a little more crowded with recommendations for apps, sites, layouts, and more.
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Microsoft is officially killing Windows Mail and Calendar by year's end
If you're still using either of these apps, you'll need to switch to the new Outlook or find alternatives soon.
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How to create or convert images to PNG format
Read how you can create a PNG file or convert an image to PNG using simple Windows tools.
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Users beg for Windows 11 to keep its ability to run Android apps
Android apps are going to stop working on Windows 11 come March 5, 2025, and users aren't happy about that.
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How (and why) to roll back Windows updates on your PC
If Windows updates are causing problems or the system is not updating properly, then resetting the last update can sometimes help. We show you how to do this.
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Windows 11 24H2 breaks popular Alt + Tab shortcut. Here's what you can do
One of the most popular Windows keyboard shortcuts is causing a black screen for users after updating.
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