Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst
Remember back when Windows 11 first came out and Microsoft gave everyone a free pass to upgrade? On the surface, it was a generous move; in actuality, it was a ploy to lure us away…
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Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
Hackers have broken into at least one organization using Windows vulnerabilities published online by a disgruntled security researcher over the last two weeks, according to a cybersecurity firm. On Friday, cybersecurity company Huntress said in…
Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation
Updated April 14th, 2026: Microsoft recently published a new support page with an explanation of why it discontinued telephone activation of Windows: “Beginning December 3, 2025, the traditional telephone-based product activation automation process has been moved…
Windows 11 testing is going back to the future with new Insider plans
One of Windows 10’s strengths was that it felt like a collaboration between users and Microsoft developers, especially in its early going. Now, Microsoft is bringing Windows 11 users back into the fold, mostly. Windows…
Windows 11 is finally removing the 32GB FAT32 capacity limit
Microsoft has released new test builds for Windows Insiders that include a significant change. After many decades and extensive preparatory work, Windows is removing a long-time storage limit for FAT32. The new feature can be…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 fix list for the year: 18 changes promised
Microsoft’s Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows + Devices (W+D), has promised that we will see various improvements to Windows 11 going forward. The recent strategic shift is a direct response to all the harsh criticism…
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France is moving on from Microsoft Windows. The country said it plans to move its government computers currently running Windows to the open-source operating system Linux to further reduce its reliance on U.S. technology. Linux…
Windows 11 is packed with AI now. Here’s how to take back control
Microsoft is flooding every inch of Windows 11 with AI features… and if you’re like me, you aren’t thrilled about it. I’d rather choose the AI tools I want to use instead of Microsoft shoving…
Take 76% off Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro with this exclusive bundle
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business and Windows 11 Pro for $104.99 (MSRP $448.99). A sluggish PC usually isn’t just one problem—it’s an outdated OS, older software, and a setup that’s been patched together over time.…
Windows 11’s ‘Send to’ menu is a mess. Fix it in seconds
In Windows 11, if you right-click a file or folder in File Explorer, you can access the extended context menu by clicking “Show more options.” Among other options, you will find the “Send to” command.…