Windows File Explorer previews can expose NTLM password hashes, putting your security at risk. Here’s what you should know to stay protected.

Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over your Windows 11 system? Beneath its polished interface lies a maze of pre-installed apps, intrusive tracking features, and bloated settings ...

Many online tools let you convert a PDF file into a Word document for free. Many online tools come with a batch PDF to Word conversion feature. Also, some of these have some limitations in the free ...

Microsoft has fixed a known bug that breaks the 'Print to PDF' feature on Windows 11 24H2 systems after installing the April 2025 preview update. "Specifically, the Microsoft Print to PDF printer ...

Microsoft plans to improve the Snap Assist feature in Windows 11 to make it more user-friendly and accessible. These changes have been spotted in the latest Beta build. The upcoming update will have a ...

For many users, the integration of Bing search into various elements of Windows 11, including the Start menu, taskbar, and Microsoft Edge, can be both intrusive and resource-intensive. If you are ...

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Windows 11 refuses to install on computers that do not have a “compatible 64-bit CPU” or a TPM 2.0 chip. In reality, this means that even computers bought a few years ago may not qualify to run the ...

How to Download and Install the Windows 11 23H2 Update Your email has been sent Windows 11 23H2 is now available but it may take Microsoft a month or more to roll the update out to your computer. Get ...

Microsoft is closing the loophole that allowed older Windows product keys to activate Windows 10 and Windows 11. This loophole has existed since Windows 10 first launched as a "free" upgrade for ...

Your Windows 11 PC is about to get a supersize helping of new features. Exactly when those features will arrive, though, is anybody's guess. Welcome to the latest evolution of Windows as a Service. In ...

PCs, for a long time, had a bloatware problem. The major PC manufacturers—Dell, Asus, Acer, and the like—had a bad habit of including "free trials" of software like Norton AntiVirus on new devices.