Is Windows 11 good enough yet?
Windows 11 will be five years old on October 5th. Is it good enough yet to merit upgrading from Windows 10? The question is moot for me, since I reviewed Windows 11 back when it…
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Accidentally deleted an important file? This $40 Windows recovery tool can help get it back
TL;DR: Recover deleted, formatted, corrupted, and otherwise inaccessible files with Magic Data Recovery for Windows. The lifetime Pro Edition license is currently $39.99 (MSRP $99.95), with unlimited recovery and support for more than 5,000 file types.…
These hidden Windows 11 tools can save your PC — and your workday
Ideally, your PC will work smoothly day in and day out. But when something goes wrong, you should have a game plan for solving your problems — and there’s even some new, updated features within…
How to Free Up Disk Space & Fix a Full C Drive on Windows 10/11
Running out of disk space on Windows 10/11 can trigger low disk space warnings and interfere with updates. In many cases, you can reclaim space without buying a larger drive or paid software. This guide…
One $32.97 purchase gets you Windows 11 Pro and the full Office suite for life
TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office with lifetime licenses for $32.97 through October 4, compared with a $418.99 MSRP. It’s a one-time purchase with no Microsoft 365 subscription or recurring license fees. If…
Windows 11’s optional September update tries to fix Bluetooth again
Microsoft has released September’s optional Windows update, known as KB5124010 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2. It significantly improves the Bluetooth functionality of Windows 11 and optimizes File Explorer, plus adds a few minor features…
Lock down your Windows 11 taskbar so no one else can change it
The Windows taskbar is a pretty nifty thing, offering a wide range of customization options. You can change its position, size, the buttons displayed, the pinned programs, the appearance of the search box, and much…
Windows 11’s audio bugs won’t be fixed until October
Microsoft is still busy addressing the damage caused by updates released on September’s Patch Tuesday. The Windows audio issues in particular are proving stubborn and still remain unresolved. Don’t expect a fix soon, as Microsoft…
Windows’ September update breaks File History. The fix is a rollback
Many users who have installed the latest September security patches for Windows have found that the “File History” feature no longer works—deleted or corrupted files can no longer be recovered. File History automatically saves copies…
Pay just $19.99 for a Windows PC cleanup toolkit
TL;DR: Get Ashampoo WinOptimizer Pro 29 for $19.99 and use its 30-module toolkit to clean junk, optimize Windows, troubleshoot crashes, and remove privacy traces. PCs have a habit of collecting digital baggage. Junk files pile…