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Windows 11 hack keeps your PC alive (sort of) after a Blue Screen of Death crash

January 19, 2024

Via: TechRadar

A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 is when the PC locks up entirely, with no possible recourse – except to reboot there and then – unless you’ve hacked the operating system, that is. Tom’s Hardware reports that […]


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Microsoft is testing faster USB data transfer speeds in Windows 11

January 12, 2024

Via: BGR

Microsoft is now testing support for faster USB transfers with USB4 Version 2.0 specifications in some Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature will unlock the transfer content at up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables. Initially announced in September […]


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Windows 10 gets security boost and bug fixes in Microsoft’s first big update of 2024

January 11, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Microsoft might be pushing forward with integrating AI into as many aspects of Windows 11 as possible, but it’s not totally forgotten about Windows 10 users. The older version of Windows continues to be very popular among Windows’ user base, […]


Operating systems, Windows

The best places to find Windows ISOs

January 10, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Installing and repairing Windows operating systems requires access to known, good, working, and virus-free installation, image, and supporting files. Typically, such collections can run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of items, all organized within a complex hierarchy […]


Operating systems, Windows

5 New Year’s resolutions for Windows users

January 4, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Welcome to the futuristic-sounding year of 2024 — that time of year when people set New Year’s resolutions and get started on them. If you subscribe to our Cool Tools newsletter at The Intelligence, you’ve seen me talking about something […]


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Dell demonstrates how Windows 11 Copilot can easily navigate settings

December 29, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Gizmodo recently witnessed a demonstration from Dell showcasing Windows 11 Copilot helping find and change settings. The animated presentation indicates one way an AI assistant could facilitate interface navigation as PCs with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) begin to emerge. In […]


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How to Edit Windows OEM Information in System Settings

December 27, 2023

Via: TechSpot

If you have a PC from a maker like Dell, Lenovo, or MSI, you might have noticed that there are details about the company and support options in Windows Settings’ About section. However, if you built your own system, Windows […]


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18 ways to speed up Windows 10

December 26, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Want your Windows 10 PC to run faster? We’re here to help. By tweaking some of the operating settings, your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues. And if you’re already running Windows 11, we’ve […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 12 FAQ: Yes, it’s coming in 2024 (and more surprising predictions)

December 20, 2023

Via: ZDnet

Well, Windows as a Service was fun while it lasted. Microsoft buried that idea once and for all with the release of Windows 11 in 2021. And judging by the latest crop of rumors, it appears we’re now back on […]


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10 Windows 11 AI features you can use today

December 20, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Microsoft has bet everything on generative artificial intelligence (genAI) this year. Not even the shock ouster of OpenAI’s CEO for mysterious accusations of dishonesty — followed by his shock return without those accusations being fully explained — has slowed things […]


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Managing rapid-fire Windows updates

December 14, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Speaking to a financial analyst at Citigroup’s Global Technology Conference in September, Intel’s chief financial officer David Zinsner caused a bit of a stir when he hinted at a future release of Windows, quite possibly Windows 12, coming in 2024. […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 12 might not happen after all, but that would be for the best

December 11, 2023

Via: BGR

Rumors of a Windows 12 release have been spreading for a few months now, with some even claiming that the Windows 12 update would arrive as early as 2024. However, a new exclusive report from well-known Windows leaker Zac Bowden […]


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Windows 12 and the coming AI chip war

December 8, 2023

Via: Computerworld

For more than a year, we’ve been hearing rumors that Windows 12, the next major release for Microsoft’s venerated operating system, could be coming as soon as 2024. As always, Microsoft has refused to confirm or deny those rumors. So […]


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Windows 11 23H2 update is affecting gaming performance, but Microsoft says there’s a workaround

December 4, 2023

Via: TechSpot

An affected user, Anant Acharya, complained about the reduced performance on the official Microsoft forums. He says the problem cropped up on his 2020 HP Pavilion laptop, which was a high-performance device before the recent update and could clock high […]


Operating systems, Windows

Windows 11 23H2 update might be slowing your computer down – here’s how to fix it

December 4, 2023

Via: BGR

Windows 11’s 23H2 update has introduced a slew of new features and fixes to the Microsoft-built operating system. While the launch of Copilot’s preview is exciting, many users have reported less than stellar performance after installing the 23H2 update. If […]


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Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as Microsoft thought

November 22, 2023

Via: BGR

A group of researchers have proven that Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication isn’t as strong as the company might have thought. This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen Windows Hello’s various authentication methods hacked, but it does prove that […]


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Critical zero-day flaws in Windows, Office mean it’s time to patch

November 17, 2023

Via: Computerworld

We are now in the third decade of Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday releases, which deliver fewer critical updates to browsers and Windows platforms — and much more reliable updates to Microsoft Office — than in the early days of patching. […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows 10

November 17, 2023

Via: BGR

To experience Copilot on Windows 10 as early as possible, log into your Windows 10 machine and then navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. From here, select the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re […]


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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 and 11 activation issues, says it is investigating

November 16, 2023

Via: TechSpot

According to aggrieved users, the problem affects Windows 10/11 installations that were legally activated using Windows 7/8 product keys as part of a free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, following last month’s update some of those installations are reportedly getting […]


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Microsoft reflects on 20 years of Windows Patch Tuesday

November 10, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday is 20 years old, and 1.4 billion monthly active Windows devices still require constant updates to keep users’ data safe. The company’s official Windows blog posted an abridged version of the Patch Tuesday and Windows security history, […]