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When Windows decides that it isn't interested in completing an upgrade, it can be maddeningly unhelpful, spitting out error ...

On October 14, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Windows 10. Here's how to keep your PC alive when Microsoft stops releasing ...

There are still other ways to choose a local account in Windows 11. You can set up your PC with a Microsoft account initially and then switch to a local one. You can also turn to a third-party utility ...

You could feed the bears in Yellowstone until 1970, and there weren’t the crowds of tourists there are now. But Bill Sniffin ...

Microsoft launched its Windows 11 version 25H2 update on September 30, 2025, bringing enhanced security and AI-powered features like "AI Actions" in File Explorer and improved Click to Do for Copilot+ ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

Windows 11 25H2 started seeding to the public a few hours ago, but it’s already plagued with a couple of issues. As of September 30, Microsoft is aware of at least four issues in Windows 11 25H2, but ...

Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and ...

Windows 11 25H2 is now available for the general public. To download and install Windows 11 25H2, open Settings > Windows Update and check for updates. Then, click “Download & install.” Windows 11 ...