Lose your laptop, not your data: 7 Windows settings to enable now
One day, you might lose your laptop. It could be stolen or it could be misplaced. But if you’re reading this right now and you still have your laptop with you, the advice is the…
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Windows 11’s new SecureBoot folder isn’t malware. Here’s what it does
Over the past few days, some users have noticed that a new folder appears after installing May’s Windows 11 update (KB5089549), the same update that’s failing to install on some machines. This new folder is…
Microsoft’s May update is failing to install on some Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft’s May security update KB5089549 is failing to install on some Windows 11 machines. Microsoft has now acknowledged on this support page that the installation of this important update fails on some computers—while displaying error…
The open-laptop AI panic has a very boring Windows fix
The latest viral trend? Refusing to close your laptop while walking to and from meetings — even through airports! — because you’re afraid that your AI agents will shut down. Nonsense! Windows can prevent that…
Windows 11’s firewall has a blind spot. These tweaks close it
Windows’ built-in network protection is like a front door that is locked from the outside, but through which any resident can carry valuables outside without being checked. By default, Microsoft allows almost any program to…
Unpatched Windows zero-day from 2020 gives hackers full system access
A security researcher by the name of Nightmare-Eclipse (also known as Chaotic Eclipse) has warned of a critical security vulnerability in Windows 11 that could be exploited by hackers to gain full access to any…
Microsoft admits faulty drivers were killing Windows 11 battery life for years
It sucks when a failing battery or a slow PC lets you down at crucial moments—and Windows 11 in particular has repeatedly struggled with such issues. Microsoft now officially acknowledges that these problems appear to…
Switch to Windows 11 Pro for $10 and get serious security, speed, and focus tools
TL;DR: Until May 31, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock faster performance, stronger security, and a more modern Windows experience with a one-time payment. There’s…
Microsoft has finally fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker lockout issue
Updated on May 15th, 2026: With Windows 11’s May update KB5089549, Microsoft has addressed the forced BitLocker recovery key prompt issue described below. “This update addresses an issue where some devices might enter BitLocker Recovery…
Meet Windows 11’s Dev Drive, the gaming speed trick hiding in plain sight
You might be inclined to blame insufficient graphics performance for a Windows system’s failure to hit its limit during gaming. But often it’s memory and file access that slow things down. This is precisely where…