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Your Windows PC refuses to start. Now what?
Skip to content There are various reasons why Windows does not start. The first assumption is a defect in the boot environment that prevents the […]
Windows’ new modular game downloads could save your storage drive
Image: Microsoft PC gaming via the Microsoft Store can be a pain: game updates can lag, and mod support may be limited. But Microsoft is […]
Windows will soon be jamming to MIDI 2.0’s music services
Image: Pexels For many, MIDI means SoundBlaster cards, chiptunes, and WAD files played to the sound of a killer synth score. But Microsoft Windows has […]
Windows is finally getting smart about battery icons
Image: SMS iStock Microsoft is finally testing a way for you to quickly see how much battery your laptop has left — and with color-coded […]
Windows 11 adds a new feature to show off your PC’s build
Microsoft is adding a new ability for third-party developers to add widgets to Windows, as well as a new “top cards” summary of your PC […]
Update: Windows 11’s free upgrade path isn’t going away
Image: Microsoft Editor’s Note: Microsoft representatives said Wednesday that the Tech Community blog post was in error: “Apologies for the confusion from the Tech Community […]
Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on
Skip to content Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the […]
Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for a killer 52% off
Image: Microsoft Jumping from Windows 11 Home to a Pro license supercharges Windows—useful if you need more advanced features. If you’ve been considering the leap, […]
Windows 11 24H2 breaks audio and Auto HDR, update blocked on affected PCs
Image: fizkes/Shutterstock.com As we head towards the end of the year, the Windows 11 24H2 update from October is still causing trouble for users. Microsoft […]