How to Boot to BIOS in Windows 11
The Windows 11 POST process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. Here's how to boot to BIOS in Windows 11.
Microsoft has quietly started selling Windows 11 licenses
Users can get a new license without going through Windows 10
Windows 11 account lockout policy helps to block brute force attacks
The new policy will lock out malicious actors after the first ten failed attempts
Microsoft introduces a redesigned Taskbar Overflow experience in latest Windows 11 Insider build
New feature is joined by improved sharing controls, a minor MS Store update, and the usual set of bug fixes
Microsoft is planning the next major version of Windows for 2024
Could Windows 12 be just a couple of years away?
How to Keep Using Internet Explorer in Microsoft Edge with IE Mode
If you use Windows and need to access a website that doesn't support modern browsers, you can still manage to do it thanks to a hidden option in Microsoft Edge called "IE Mode."
Russian users report that they can't download Windows 10 and 11
A good excuse to switch to Linux?
Citrix partners with Microsoft on Windows 365 integration
Windows 365 has been positioned by some as an easier-to-use, less expensive, but de-featured version of Azure VDI
Satya Nadella: Windows is the "socket" for subscriptions like Microsoft 365 and Xbox Game Pass
Once for the money, now for the show
Microsoft's internal rollout of Windows 11 took five weeks, a massive 190,000 devices were upgraded worldwide
An undisclosed number didn't meet the requirements though and are still running Windows 10
How to Open .HEIC iPhone Photos in Windows
Out of the box, Windows does not support .HEIC files, so you can't open photos transferred directly from your iPhone or iPad devices. But the solution is simple.
Latest Windows Insider build brings Microsoft one step closer to disabling SMB1
New dev channel builds of Windows Home are finally ditching the 30-plus year-old protocol
One survey says Windows 11 adoption hasn't even surpassed Windows XP yet
Other sources disagree, but Windows 11's adoption might still be slowing down
Windows 11 experimental feature lets you preview all kinds of files without opening them
Super handy feature is similar to macOS' quick look
How to Take Screenshots in Windows Like a Pro
Whether you need to save information for later, collaborate with others, or share troubleshooting information, screenshots are a powerful tool that can be worth a thousand words.
It took 37 years to find this Easter egg in Windows 1.0
It's the only Easter egg found in the old OS
Third party security group patches a Windows vulnerability Microsoft couldn't, yet again
Recent official patch undid previous unofficial protection
How to Save PDF Pages as JPG Images in Windows and macOS
If you want to neatly share PDF pages or extract info from a PDF without relying on ugly screenshots, you should convert them to JPG images. Here's how you do it in the most effortless manner.
Microsoft DirectStorage API is now publicly available to developers
Future games can finally benefit from the tech
Dual Booting: Windows and Ubuntu
Dual booting is a great way to get the best of both worlds of Windows and Linux. It's relatively straightforward and it's a great opportunity to learn more about computers and how software works.
Q-Dir is a free advanced alternative to Windows File Explorer
Q-Dir stands for Quad-Directory-Explorer, it features a 4-window view with multiple tabs, allowing you to more easily manage all your files and folders on your local drive, network folder, or any storage device.
Windows built-in data wiping tool is leaving behind sensitive information
What is your data wiping strategy?
First Windows 11 feature update brings Android app support, redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps
Major OS update sees the return of the weather widget, among other Taskbar and usability improvements