The hosts file is the first place Windows checks for IP addresses when connecting to websites and can be manually edited to block access to specific websites. The hosts file is located in ...

They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads ...

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Due to Windows authentication issues which has to do with a user account and password, when you attempt to establish a Remote Desktop connection to a remote Windows ...

Windows 11 2025 Update, more commonly referred to as Windows 11 25H2, was released earlier this month by Microsoft. The company explained how easy it is to upgrade to the new version you already were ...

You can change notification sounds for emails and calendar events directly within the new Outlook app for Windows. In classic Outlook, you can choose whether to play a sound when a new email arrives.

If you’ve only just adopted Windows 11, one of the things that will jump out at you is the placement of the Start button on the desktop. It’s now towards the middle of the screen. I actually like it ...

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In case you somehow haven't heard, Microsoft is putting Windows 10 out to pasture starting today. Support for Windows 10 is ending on October 14, meaning Microsoft will stop issuing security patches ...

The big picture: Microsoft is officially ending mainstream support for Windows 10 today, which means millions of devices still running the older OS will no longer receive new features, security ...

In a nutshell: Despite a convoluted history of bankruptcies, acquisitions, and failed business relaunches, the Commodore brand hasn't disappeared... yet. A new community-led company is now steering ...

Experts are warning Windows 10 users to exercise caution if they have opted not to update their device, as doing this could leave you susceptible to cybercriminals. As of October 14, Microsoft has ...