Tag: windows
The best cheap Windows laptops for 2025
Not everyone needs a super-expensive, top-of-the-line laptop, and the good news is you don’t have to break the bank to get a solid machine. Whether you’re a student, a casual user or just looking for an affordable device for everyday tasks, there are plenty of great options out there. The…
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There’s finally a fix for an annoying Microsoft Store bug that’s older than Windows 11
Microsoft has proposed four ways to fix a common store error after six years The methods include resetting the app, updating it, and amending TLS settings It’s been an error that was first brought to public attention as early as 2019 Microsoft has finally addressed one of the longest-standing issues…
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Microsoft is fixing Windows 11 Task Manager’s quirky reporting of CPU usage, and a much-wanted change for the lock screen is coming, too
Windows 11 is getting a change to avoid confusion around different reports of CPU usage levels in Task Manager This is just in testing, but should be rolling out to Windows 11 24H2 and 23H2 soon A lock screen feature to give Windows 11 users the ability to pick and…
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I have good news and bad news about Windows 11 24H2’s new update: it introduces nifty features and fixes… but also includes another ad
Windows 11 24H2 just received a new optional update It has some interesting new features and fixes, but also brings in an advert That PC Game Pass ad in the Settings app will very likely be coming to all Windows 11 users next month with the March patch Microsoft has…
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Clues in Windows 11 suggest Microsoft has a nifty plan to help you move all your stuff from an old PC to a new computer more easily and conveniently
A new ‘Migration’ feature has been found by digging around in the inner workings of Windows 11 It’s part of the Backup app and allows for a wireless transfer of all your files and settings from an old PC to a new one The idea is to use Nearby Sharing,…
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Windows 11 24H2 hasn’t raised the bar for the operating system’s CPU requirements, Microsoft clarifies
Some reports mistakenly claimed Windows 11 24H2 has dropped support for Intel 8th, 9th, and 10th-gen CPUs Microsoft has made it clear this isn’t the case The confusion arose due to a support document which is correct, but aimed at PC makers, so it only applies to new, not existing,…
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