If your computer won’t start you might be pulling out your hair at the prospect of losing all your precious data. But all isn’t necessarily lost. If the drive is corrupted or dead, you are in a pickle ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and there’s now a surge in Windows 11 upgrades taking place. There is one check you ...

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When your PC is sluggish, adjusting a few settings can help. If you don't know what's under the hood of the Windows 11 OS, I’m sharing some tips that work. These hidden Windows 11 settings give PCs an ...

Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

It’s official: Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10. Thankfully, there’s a free and easy way to get another year’s worth of Extended Security ...

Microsoft adds multimodal Copilot features to Windows 11. Talk to your PC, share your screen, and let it act for you. Stronger security with a cautious design and built-in guardrails. Microsoft just ...