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New Windows 10 update delivers smoother media playback, tighter security, and a surprise start menu tweak
The latest update for Windows 10, KB5044273, is now available – and it brings bug fixes, security issue resolutions, and even a feature change. We are now about a year out from the scheduled deprecation date for Windows 10 (14 October 2025) after which Microsoft will no longer support it…
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Windows 11 PCs could soon get the ability to set up much faster Wi-Fi hotspots to share their internet with other devices
Windows 11 received support for Wi-Fi 7 in the recent 24H2 update, but Microsoft is working to extend functionality with wireless connections further in allowing users to establish 6GHz Wi-Fi hotspots. Currently, Windows 11 lets you set up a hotspot – to allow other devices to connect to your PC…
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Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions – but hackers swoop in to save the day, again
The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update dropped on October 1, 2024, and with it came the need for another workaround to address persistent hardware upgrade issues. Since Windows 11 was originally released in 2021, Microsoft has required users to run its latest OS on a machine with Trusted Platform Module…
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Microsoft announces Recall for Windows Insiders, other AI tools in major new Windows 11 release
Microsoft has released a major announcement outlining all the new experiences coming to its new Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, hoping to convince people to see the practical benefits of its AI-powered efforts. We’ll have to see how these developments play out when they’re more widespread and in the hands…
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Windows 11 is spiking in popularity – even if Windows 10 remains way more popular, and Windows 7 just refuses to die
Windows 11 has never been more popular – and, well, that’s not saying all that much, but in fairness, it seems the operating system may finally be reaching a turning point where adoption could speed up meaningfully. The question is: why might this be happening? We’ll come back to discuss…
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Microsoft explains how Windows 11’s controversial Recall feature is now ready for release – it’s coming to Copilot+ PCs in November
Microsoft has provided an update on Windows 11’s Recall feature – which has been on ice for some time now, since its revelation caused a massive stir due to security and privacy worries – and when it plans to forge ahead with the feature and bring it to Copilot+ PCs.…
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