Windows - Latest Posts

How to disable "Create Event" popups in Windows 11

If you are using Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system, you may have received Create Event popups when copying content to the Clipboard. I recently noticed the behavior while copying content in WordPress, […]

emuos retro games

EmuOS: run retro games and apps right in your browser

If you experienced the late DOS days or early Windows days first hand and want to relive those, or want to experience it for the first time, then you may want to […]

What happens when you disable all Windows Widgets Feed Interests?

The Widgets window on Windows 11 is a controversial feature. It is liked by some users, as it gives quick access to weather and stock market information, sports, news and a lot […]

Windows 11 Snap Assist could soon offer suggestions

Snap Assist is one of the novel features of Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 users may use the feature to align open program windows next to each other on the […]

Please Microsoft, stop these Evil Empire tactics in Windows

If you have read the blog post about the latest Windows 11 Dev build, you may have noticed the following paragraph: "We are continuing the exploration of badging on the Start menu […]

Windows 11 Search may soon open on hover

Windows 11 users may soon use the built-in Search of the operating system by just hovering over the search field on the taskbar. The change landed in the latest Windows 11 Dev […]

Windows 11 is getting Presence Sensing privacy settings

Microsoft is working on integrating Presence Sensing privacy settings and APIs to its Windows 11 operating system. Presence Sensing makes use of sensors that determine whether a user is near a device. […]

Windows and macOS are the computer market's leaders but which one is better? Here is our brief Windows 11 vs macOS Monterey comparison!

Microsoft Windows Security Updates April 2023: What you need to know before installation

It is the second Tuesday of April 2023, and that means that Microsoft has released security updates for Windows and other company products. Security updates were released for Microsoft Windows, Office, Microsoft […]

Windows 11's Print-key may soon have a different function

When you press the Print-key on Windows 11, Windows copies a screenshot of the desktop to the operating system's desktop. This option has been the default for a long time on Windows, […]

How to change taskbar location in Windows 11?

Are you tired of the Windows 11 Taskbar's new center alignment and want to move it to another location? While Microsoft has removed the legacy ability to move the Taskbar around in […]

Windows 11 is testing an option to install preview updates automatically

Windows 11 Development: an overview of the March 2023 changes

Microsoft released several Windows 11 Insider builds for the various development channels that it maintains. Following progress on a day-to-day basis can be quite the time consuming task, as Microsoft releases quite […]

Soon, you may be able to kill open apps from the Windows taskbar

The Windows operating system offers several methods to close programs and kill misbehaving processes. From using the x-icon in the program window to right-clicking on programs displayed on the taskbar and selecting […]

Windows and macOS are the computer market's leaders but which one is better? Here is our brief Windows 11 vs macOS Monterey comparison!

Windows 11 vs macOS Monterey: Which one to choose?

Windows and Mac are two of the most-used operating systems in the world, and both offer different features and interfaces. However, there is more to consider when it comes to picking which […]

Microsoft testing error badge in Windows 11 to promote Microsoft accounts

Microsoft is testing a change in one of the latest Windows 11 Developer builds; it is displaying an error badge on the user's account profile image if a local account is being […]

Malware exploits decade old Windows bug, which has an opt-in fix

A decade old Windows bug, for which a fix is available, is used by malware currently in attacks against Windows devices. Malware actors may exploit the vulnerability to add malicious code to […]

How to fix The app you're trying to install isn't a Microsoft-verified app on Windows

Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 may be configured to only allow certain kinds of applications to be installed on the device. The restriction may be intention, e.g., when policies are in place […]

You may soon install apps and games directly from Windows Search results

Microsoft released a new Insider Preview build for Windows 11's Canary channel yesterday that introduces a new option to install Windows apps or games directly from Windows Search results. The Canary Channel […]

Windows 11: Microsoft rolls out Start Menu Promotions

Microsoft released optional updates for its Windows 11 operating system yesterday. These non-security updates may introduce new features and changes to Windows. The official changelog of KB5023778 for Windows 11 version 22H2 […]

Microsoft may be working on a modern version of Windows (again)

Remember Windows 8 RT? No? What about Windows 10X? No? It appears, filed under rumor for now, that Microsoft is working on the next modern version of Windows. The report comes from […]

windows 12

Could these be some of Windows 12's system requirements?

Microsoft has not announced Windows 12 officially, but the company is expected to release a new version off Windows in the second half of 2024. First rumors about Windows 12 came to […]

How To Check If Your Device Meets Windows 11 System Requirements

How To Check If Your Device Meets Windows 11 System Requirements

If you have recently upgraded the hardware of your PC or laptop, it’ll be good to check whether your device meets the system requirements for Windows 11. So, stay here to read […]

Display the Downloads folder when you open File Explorer in Windows 11

File Explorer, the default file management tool of Windows 10 and 11 systems, opens Home, This PC or a OneDrive folder by default when launched. While these are the three default options […]

How to Get Apple iMessages on Windows 11

How to Get Apple iMessages on Windows 11

The collaborations between Apple and Windows have completely been nothing short of amazing. This kind of reminds me of the time when Blackberry opened up their BBM messaging service to Nokia and […]

Microsoft is testing these Windows 11 Widgets Board changes

Microsoft released a new test Windows 11 test build to the Canary Insider channel yesterday. Along with other changes comes an "evolved Widgets Board" and at least one unmentioned change. Microsoft introduced […]

Microsoft has a fix for the Windows screenshot tool leak issue

Microsoft has released a new version of the Snipping Tool for Windows that fixes potential leaks of original images after cropping them. The issue originated on Google Pixel devices on Android, but […]

How to set default apps in Windows 11

Setting up default applications should not be difficult on any platform, but sometimes, companies have certain goals in mind that affect usability. This has been the case since the release of Microsoft's […]

Microsoft confirms "Local Security protection is off" Microsoft Defender issue

Microsoft Windows 11 systems may display the error message "Local Security protection is off. Your device may be vulnerable." after installation of a recent Microsoft Defender Antivirus update. Microsoft confirmed the issue […]

Windows users, your cropped images may not be private

Have you heard about the recent discovery made by researchers regarding the Pixel's cropping tool? They found out that the tool did not fully remove the data that was deleted and that […]

How to install Windows 11 in VMware Workstation

If you want to learn more about how to install Windows 11 in VMware Workstation, you are at the right place, as we will be giving you every step you must follow […]

Windows 11 is testing an option to install preview updates automatically

Windows 11; Microsoft is testing an option to install preview updates automatically

Microsoft is testing a way to install preview updates for Windows 11 automatically. The feature is currently available in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Preview Program. In case you missed […]

Windows Screenshot Tools may also leak cropped image content

Microsoft's Windows operating system includes screen capturing tools, which users may use to take screenshots and do light image editing. While not as sophisticated as other screenshot tools, it is the daily […]

How to install macOS in VirtualBox on Windows 11?

With this article, you can learn how to install macOS in VirtualBox on Windows 11. It's true that more people want to know how to get Windows on a Mac, but the […]

How to update video card drivers in Windows 11

Many Windows 11 device owners never install drivers on their devices. Windows 11 does a good job in most cases, ensuring that all connected devices work right on the first login. This […]

Windows Boot drive has become mindboggling slow? The latest Windows Update could be the cause

Microsoft released a cumulative update for Windows 11 last week that included the usual list of security patches for the operating system, but also new features. The second Moments update for Windows […]

How to Install MacOS on Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine

How to Install MacOS on Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine

The only catch with Apple PCs and laptops is that they have their own operating system, and that’s macOS. It functions in the same way as Windows, with the difference that Windows […]

Microsoft promises to give users and apps more control over app defaults and pinning in Windows

Tired of Microsoft Edge placing multiple icons on the Windows desktop, even after you have just removed them? This and other shenanigans are soon a thing of the past according to Microsoft's […]

Microsoft releases PowerShell script to address Windows Bitlocker vulnerability

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script for Windows 10 and 11 devices to address a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability. Microsoft confirmed the issue on November 8, 2022. It is tracked as […]

Did Microsoft crack a customer's Windows 10 to activate it?

Windows activation issues are not uncommon, but a support chat or call with Microsoft usually resolves the issue for customers. A South African Microsoft customer published about his experience with Microsoft support […]

Microsoft is reportedly offering free USB drives to Insiders to reinstall Windows 11

Microsoft is reportedly offering free USB drives to Insiders to reinstall Windows 11

Rumor has it that following changes to the Insider program, Microsoft is offering free USB drives to select Windows Insiders, including the introduction of the new Canary Channel. Part of the process […]

Google Play Games on PC launches in Europe and Japan

Google announced an expansion of Google Play Games on PC today, noting that more PC gamers could soon play Android games on their computers. Google Play Games on PC was launched by […]