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Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.

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