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See allWindows 10 Support ends in exactly 1 year - here are your options
Microsoft plans to end support for its Windows 10 operating system on October 14th, 2025 officially. This means that the company won't release any updates or changes anymore for the 10-year-old operating […]
Rufus 4.6 bypasses Windows 11 24H2 compatibility checks automatically
The latest beta version of the open source app Rufus supports additional means to bypass compatibility checks during the installation of Windows 11 24H2. The cat and mouse game continues. Microsoft allowed […]
Windows 11 24H2: Cleanup is no longer deleting all temporary files
Running cleanup after a successful update to a new Windows version allowed you to free up gigabytes of disk space in the past. Windows would remove old update files that it no […]
Microsoft releases the October 2024 security updates for Windows
Microsoft has released the October 2024 cumulative updates for all supported versions of the Windows operating system. It is the last month that Windows 11, version 22H2 is receiving an update as […]
Windows 12 News
See all articlesIntel: 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 […]
Your next Windows PC may need at least 16GB of RAM
How much RAM do you need to work without any drawbacks on Windows PCs? The answer depends on what the PC is used for. Several tasks, including gaming and video editing, benefit […]
Windows 11 Help
See all articlesRufus 4.6 bypasses Windows 11 24H2 compatibility checks automatically
The latest beta version of the open source app Rufus supports additional means to bypass compatibility checks during the installation of Windows 11 24H2. The cat and mouse game continues. Microsoft allowed […]
Windows 11 24H2: Cleanup is no longer deleting all temporary files
Running cleanup after a successful update to a new Windows version allowed you to free up gigabytes of disk space in the past. Windows would remove old update files that it no […]
How to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware
If you have installed Windows 11 on a PC that does not meet the system requirements of the operating system, then you face an issue with every new feature update release. Regular […]
How to restore the WordPad text editor in Windows 11
Microsoft released the 2024 feature update for Windows 11 last week. The new update is rolling out to eligible devices already. While it will take weeks or months before it is reaching […]
Windows 11 News
See all articlesWindows 11 2024 is now available - what you need to know
Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11 2024, also known as Windows 11, version 24H2, a moment ago. The new feature update for Windows is rolling out to eligible devices starting today, […]
Windows Recall: Microsoft's second launch attempt after devastating criticism
When Microsoft announced the AI-feature Windows Recall earlier this year, it was confident that it would receive praise for the feature. The main idea behind Recall was to give users AI-powered access […]
Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing crashes with a blue or green screen
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 KB5043145 update is causing PCs to crash. The issue seems quite similar to a problem that affected users who had installed the July 2024 Security Updates. […]
Windows 11: optional update KB5043145 restores removed Start feature and more
Microsoft has released a new optional update for Windows 11 version 23H2. This version of Windows is still the most recent for most Windows 11 users. Microsoft has yet to announced the […]
Windows 10
See all articlesWindows 10 Support ends in exactly 1 year - here are your options
Microsoft plans to end support for its Windows 10 operating system on October 14th, 2025 officially. This means that the company won't release any updates or changes anymore for the 10-year-old operating […]
Windows 10 Start Menu will soon display ads for Microsoft 365
Windows 10 will reach end of support next year. But, it is gaining a feature, one that you didn't ask for, ads in the Start Menu. The latest Windows 10 Preview build […]
Teams: Microsoft launches unified app for everyone to end two-version-chaos
Today, Microsoft has put an end to the Microsoft Teams chaos that has plagued Windows users for years. The company announced today that there will only be one Microsoft Teams app for […]
Windows: latest security update is causing huge issues for some users
If you have installed the July 2024 security updates for Windows and managed to boot into the desktop after the required restart, congratulations. Microsoft has just confirmed a new known issue that […]
Windows 8
See all articlesMicrosoft 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 articlesMicrosoft 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 articlesHow 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 […]
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 speed up Windows 11: Top 10 ways
After many updates and enhancements, Windows 11 got to a point where more people started to upgrade their systems. However, some of them are facing speed issues. Today, we will show you […]
Windows Updates
See all articlesMicrosoft releases the October 2024 security updates for Windows
Microsoft has released the October 2024 cumulative updates for all supported versions of the Windows operating system. It is the last month that Windows 11, version 22H2 is receiving an update as […]
Microsoft releases the September 2024 security updates for Windows
Microsoft released security updates for all supported versions of its Windows operating system and other company products a moment ago. The updates are already available via Windows Updates and other update management […]
The Windows Security Updates of August 2024 are now available - BitLocker Recovery issue fixed
Microsoft has released security updates for all supported client and server versions of Windows. Other company products, including Microsoft Office, have received security updates as well. Our monthly overview is designed to […]
Windows Updates will be smaller after the release of Windows 11 version 24H2
Microsoft announced a fundamental change to Windows Updates. The built-in service delivers updates to millions of Windows devices throughout the world. Starting with the release of this year's feature update, most Windows […]