Microsoft Shuts Down the Windows 7 to Windows 11 Pipeline
Does it go to 11? Well, no, not if you’re trying to get access to Microsoft’s latest version of its Windows OS using the age-old Windows 7 backdoor. Warning! Microsoft…
Microsoft Wants to Teach You How to Install Linux
This is a screenshot of Ubuntu, a popular Linux distro. Screenshot: David Nield I never thought I’d be leaning on Microsoft to teach me how to install Linux, but here…
Sorry, Chief, Microsoft Cortana Is Finally Dead
You can now visit the gravestone of Microsoft’s virtual assistant app Cortana in the growing mortuary of failed products. The company ended support for the Bing search-based voice control engine…
Android’s Nearby Share Lets You ‘AirDrop’ Files Between Phones and PCs
I’m an image goblin. I can’t help it: I see something funny or cute, and I’ll scrape it from the internet to share with friends and family, far and wide.…
ChatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free
ChatGPT has amazed the world with the things it can do (and the things it really shouldn’t be able to do), and it seems we can now add creating genuine…
How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11
If you’re dealing with a sluggish or unresponsive computer, you may be close to just giving up. While your misery is understandable, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Before…
Windows 11 could be hurting your gaming performance — but you shouldn’t worry
If you’ve been wondering why your beefy graphics card hasn’t been performing as well as it should in Windows 11 or Windows 10, the answer could be Microsoft’s Virtualization Based…
Windows 10 Home vs. Pro vs. S mode: What’s the difference?
Windows 10 still holds its own, despite Windows 11 being worth the upgrade. It has many of the same features as its younger sibling, and with some applications, it still…
It’s not just you — Microsoft admits its patches broke OneDrive
If OneDrive just started crashing and giving error messages on your computer, it might be Microsoft’s fault since a recent update caused the problem.
The Windows 11 2022 Update has officially launched — here’s how to install it
Here’s how to know if your device is eligible for the Windows 11 version 22H2 update and how to install the software for your Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices.