Windows 11 is getting blurrier (in a nice way)
If you’re reading these words on a Windows 11 PC, do me a solid. Minimize all your windows and right-click your desktop. You’ll notice that the context menu has a nice frosted glass effect, revealing…
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Microsoft is working on a fix for Windows 11’s cluttered right-click menu
The Context Menu in Windows 11 (also known as the right-click menu) is meant to be a convenient shortcut for common actions, making it much easier to do various things via just a few simple…
Windows 11’s taskbar audio settings suck. Here’s how to fix it
I’ve used Windows 11 regularly for a couple of years now. I still dislike it. But now we’re all stuck with it, given Windows 10’s “death” earlier this month. What I hate in particular: The…
BitLocker recovery bug in recent Windows updates could brick your PC
After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have reported being asked to reset their systems via BitLocker Recovery, which requires you to have…
Microsoft finally fixes years-old bug that kept Windows from shutting down
Windows is a fantastically complicated piece of software, and there are literally millions of ways in which it can go wrong. But one of the more persistent ones over the last few years has been…
Windows 10 falsely says your PC has reached end of support? Here’s why
Although Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14th, you can still keep using Windows 10 on your PC with extended support. At least, that’s how it goes on paper. The problem is…
Stop running these Windows commands (without knowing what they do)
If you’re reading this story, odds are pretty good that you’re tech support for your friends and family. And you might even have a few well-worn habits when it comes to trying to figure out…
This 8-year-old Windows security flaw is still being exploited by hackers
You might assume that high-risk security vulnerabilities that have been reported by expert security researchers would be fixed as quickly as possible by the affected companies, especially if those vulnerabilities are actively being exploited in…
Hurry! Get Windows 11 Pro for a whopping 60% off with this special offer
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14th, which means anyone who still runs Windows 10 on their PC should really start thinking about upgrading to Windows 11. Bumping up to the Home version…
Windows 11’s VR workspace for Meta Quest is now available to everyone
Microsoft is now making Mixed Reality Link available to all Windows 11 users with Meta Quest headsets, reports Engadget. The feature has been tested since 2024 and allows users to work in a virtual desktop…