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See allMicrosoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs via an optional update
Microsoft is one step closer to bringing Recall to Windows 11. The controversial feature is currently being rolled out as part of a non-security preview update, KB5055627. Recall acts as an assistant […]
Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are options
Microsoft created several new applications for the launch of its Windows 10 operating system almost ten years ago. Not all of them are still around and another app can soon be added […]
Windows 11: Green Screen of Death is rolling out, what you need to know
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system displays a blue screen error page when something unexpected happens that requires a restart. Soon, Windows users will see a green screen of death instead. Here is […]
Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem
When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […]
Windows 12 News
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Why Microsoft doesn't want to talk about Windows 12
This year is very important for Microsoft. It is the year that the most popular Windows operating system, Windows 10, is reaching end of support. It is used by hundreds of millions […]
Intel: Microsoft AI PCs need a Copilot Key
Microsoft hopes that 2024 will be the year that so-called AI PCs will take off. Tidbits and rumors about this new breed of PCs are found everywhere, but Microsoft itself has been […]
Microsoft Copilot app getting installed on Windows devices
Last week, Microsoft revealed that it started to push its AI Microsoft Copilot to more Windows 10 and 11 devices. The feature, still in preview at the time of writing, shows up […]
No Windows 12 update in 2024? What we know
We do not know much about Microsoft's plans for 2024 and beyond when it comes to the Windows operating system. Rumors suggest that the company could release Windows 12 this year, but […]
Windows 11 Help
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How to bypass the Microsoft Account requirement during Windows setup
Every few years, Microsoft is making it more difficult to create a local account during setup of the Windows operating system. The company announced in February 2022 that new setups and first […]
How to restore access to classic Notepad on Windows 11
Microsoft replaced the classic Notepad text editor on Windows 11 with an advanced version featuring new features such as tabs and AI integrations. Not every Windows user likes the change. Some prefer […]
How to rebuild the icon cache in Windows 11
Windows 11 uses the icon cache extensively to display icons of applications and other elements of the operating system. It is designed to speed up the loading and display of icons. Sometimes, […]
Windows 11: issue may prevent further installations of updates
The latest version of Windows 11, version 24H2, has had its fair share of issues already since its release a few months ago. We covered some of them here, for instance the […]
Windows 11 News
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Microsoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs via an optional update
Microsoft is one step closer to bringing Recall to Windows 11. The controversial feature is currently being rolled out as part of a non-security preview update, KB5055627. Recall acts as an assistant […]
Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are options
Microsoft created several new applications for the launch of its Windows 10 operating system almost ten years ago. Not all of them are still around and another app can soon be added […]
Windows 11: Green Screen of Death is rolling out, what you need to know
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system displays a blue screen error page when something unexpected happens that requires a restart. Soon, Windows users will see a green screen of death instead. Here is […]
Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem
When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […]
Windows 10
See all articles Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem
When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […]
Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary with a free set of Windows Wallpapers and digital goodies
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft 50 years ago on April 4th, 1975. While the two may have had ambitions, they probably did not imagine how successful of a company Microsoft […]
Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support Checklist has more holes than Swiss cheese
Microsoft will end support for its Windows 10 operating system this October officially. While users may extend support for a year by paying Microsoft, or longer, if they resort to hacks, many […]
Windows has a new issue: printers may print on their own
Has your printer been acting strangely lately? By that, I mean printing pages even though you did not hit the print-button? Then it may be related to a new issue that Microsoft […]
Windows 8
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Microsoft is deprecating Legacy DRM services - these clients are affected
Microsoft has added another feature to the list of deprecated Windows features. After tagging Paint 3D and Adobe Type1 fonts as deprecated in August 2024, it set its eyes on legacy DRM […]
Windows 7 and 8.1 support ends next month
Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on January 10, 2022. The devices won't receive updates anymore after end of support and some programs, like Chrome or Microsoft Edge, […]
Chrome notification suggests Windows 10 or 11 on Windows 7 and 8.1 devices
Google Chrome users who use the web browser on Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 devices get a notification at the top of the browser screen […]
Windows 8.1: Microsoft Store apps continue to work, but..
Most Windows users know by know that the operating systems Windows 7 and 8.1 will reach end of support by Microsoft on January 10, 2023. The first Patch Day of 2023 is […]
Windows 7
See all articles Microsoft is deprecating Legacy DRM services - these clients are affected
Microsoft has added another feature to the list of deprecated Windows features. After tagging Paint 3D and Adobe Type1 fonts as deprecated in August 2024, it set its eyes on legacy DRM […]
Windows 10 market share skyrockets, while Windows 7 market share nearly halves
Analysing market share developments of the Windows operating system is usually a rather boring tasks. A percent or so shifts from one version to another, but unless something major happens, there is […]
Here is what happens when you try to install and run unsupported browsers on Windows 7
Microsoft ended support for its Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems on January 10, 2023. End of support means that the company will not release security updates or any other type […]
Microsoft sneaks Secure Boot support into Windows 7 shortly before support ends
Support for Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 is ending today officially. Microsoft will release a last cumulative update for Windows 7 on January 10, 2023 before the operating system is laid […]
Windows tips
See all articles How to restore access to classic Notepad on Windows 11
Microsoft replaced the classic Notepad text editor on Windows 11 with an advanced version featuring new features such as tabs and AI integrations. Not every Windows user likes the change. Some prefer […]
This Windows Winget command tells you which programs have updates
Keeping software up to date on your Windows PCs is not a straightforward process. Sure, some programs include their own update checks and even automatic update options. That's the case for all […]
How to disable the news feed of Microsoft Edge's New Tab page
Tired of seeing irrelevant news topics on Microsoft Edge's New Tab page? Well, there is an easy fix for that. Today's tutorial is going to be a pretty basic one aimed at […]
How to change your Windows account password
Most Windows accounts are protected by an account password. This password is needed to sign in to user account. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the process of changing the account password […]
Windows Updates
See all articles Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem
When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […]
Microsoft Windows Security Updates for April 2025 are now available
It is the second Tuesday of the month and that means Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and other company products like Office. Our overview gives regular users and system administrators […]
The Windows security updates for March 2025 are now available
Microsoft released security updates and other updates for its Windows operating system on Tuesday. The security updates fix critical issues in every Microsoft operating system. Our overview of the security updates provides […]
The Windows security updates for February 2025 are now available
The February 2025 security updates for client and server versions of Windows and other Microsoft products are now available. The updates will get installed automatically on most unmanaged Windows devices. Our overview […]
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