Windows 11: a spyware machine out of users' control?
Microsoft's latest OS starts collecting telemetry as soon as the boot process ends
Compact custom version of Windows 11 released
Someone shrunk Windows 11 down to 6.3GB and got it running on 2GB of RAM
Windows 11 keeps adding users, but Windows 10 is still king
Which camp are you in?
How to Find Your Wi-Fi Passwords in Windows
Need to give someone your Wi-Fi password but can't find the key on the router? Use your Windows PC and our handy guide to uncover the hidden treasure.
CryptoAPI bug makes 99% of Windows servers vulnerable
The newly released PoC code can exploit a flaw that was already patched in August
Cloud division saves Microsoft from weak Xbox and Windows performance
Microsoft is betting big on AI
Computer Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Hardcore PC users might consider themselves above learning new tricks, but you can always sharpen your skills, and we bet that you'll find at least one useful thing here that you didn't know before.
Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows
"Defender really is the Gift that keeps on giving!"
First Patch Tuesday of 2023 includes fixes for 98 security flaws and one zero-day bug
A bountiful batch of bugfixes to keep Windows and Microsoft software secure
The final Windows 7 and 8 patch is here, adding secure boot to Windows 7 (kind of)
UEFI Class 3 systems will need a workaround due to video driver issues
Check out AtlasOS, a redesigned Windows 10 version for gamers and potato PCs
A stripped-down Windows 10 mod with questionable security choices
In brief: The market of "modified" Windows versions has been around for a while. AtlasOS strives to be the "best" version of Windows 10 for gamers – or for hardware platforms which are a bit out of date to properly run a modern OS.
It takes half an hour to boot into Windows 7 running on a 5 MHz CPU with 128MB of RAM
TL;DR: The race to 1GHz was very much a real thing at the turn of the century. It was quite entertaining as well, coming down to a photo finish between AMD and Intel (the former took the win by mere days). Fast forward to today and you won't be able to find a new desktop CPU with a clock speed under 1.6GHz or so. But, you can underclock an existing chip to run much slower and that's exactly what NTDEV did in his latest video.
Windows 11 Notepad app appears to be getting browser-style tabs
Following in the footsteps of File Explorer
Another critical, EternalBlue-like vulnerability threatens Windows machines worldwide
"Wormable" flaw could unleash the same chaos the world saw with WannaCry
Official support for both Windows 7 and 8 ends in January, Microsoft Edge also losing support
Over 13 percent of Windows users will be affected by the discontinuations
Microsoft releases fix for game performance issues caused by Windows 11 22H2 update
The optional KB5020044 preview cumulative update is available now
Mastering Multiple Monitors in Windows
Using additional monitors is a great way to help improve your productivity when using your computer. Here's our simple guide to setting up multi-monitor displays in Windows.
Windows Subsystem for Linux comes to the Microsoft Store for everyone
Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and faster this way.
Users claim Windows iCloud app bug is inserting images and videos from other people into their library
Syncing videos results in a corrupted file that displays random images from unknown sources
Microsoft's November 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-day security flaws
The latest patchfest from Redmond is a much needed one
How to Add Fonts to Windows (and Where to Find Them)
Choosing the right font is important for readability, impression, and impact. In this guide, we'll show you where you can source some awesome free fonts and quickly install them.
October survey puts Windows 11 adoption at just 15 percent worldwide
The big picture: Over a year after its launch, Windows 11 is still nowhere near establishing dominance over Windows 10 among PC users. Various surveys show differing adoption rates for Windows 11, but all of them say most users haven't upgraded from 10.
Project Volterra, Microsoft's Arm system for developers, is now Windows Dev Kit 2023
Redmond's latest effort in the Arm ecosystem comes full of ports and RAM
TL;DR: The Windows Dev Kit 2023 is a new Mac Mini-like mini PC aimed at developers who code Windows on Arm applications. Decent specs and a lot of RAM should please app developers while Microsoft is pursuing its world conquest through AI and cloud VMs.
Microsoft is testing its own CCleaner alternative
New PC Manager app helps clean up files, but also pushes Edge