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Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over

By Mark Tyson published

Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.

Microsoft designing new Arm chip

Microsoft Developing Chrome OS-Like Version of Windows 12: Report

By Anton Shilov published

Microsoft is reportedly prepping a Windows 12 version to challenge Chrome OS in the educational sector.

Microsoft Paint

Windows Paint Gets Layers, Transparency, and Auto Background Removal

By Avram Piltch published

Windows 11 users in the Dev or Canary channels can get a new version of Windows Paint with some powerful added features.

Tiny11 23H2

Tiny11 23H2 Windows Released With Greater Functionality, Numerous Bugfixes

By Mark Tyson published

NTDEV has released tiny11 23H2 which irons out several wrinkles, while enabling most options available to full-fat OS users.

File Explorer

Windows File Explorer Bug Ironically Boosts Browsing Performance

By Aaron Klotz published

A new bug has been found that conversely boosts File Explorer performance providing basically instantaneous refreshes when flipping between folders.

NTDEV's Winception

Winception: Running Microsoft’s Last Five OSes Simultaneously

By Mark Tyson published

Winception escapade by NTDEV shows Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 running together via nested virtualization.

Being nagged to install WIndows 11

I’m Sticking With Windows 10, but Microsoft Won’t Stop Nagging Me to Upgrade

By Avram Piltch published

I want to keep my desktop PC on Windows 10, but Microsoft’s attempts to convince me to upgrade to Windows 11 keep getting more aggressive.

Back Up Data in Windows

How To Back Up Your Data in Windows

By Abhishek Mishra published

Want to back up your PC, but are confused about the options present in the Windows OS? Try any of these three methods to safeguard yourself against data corruption and loss.

How to create a QR code in Windows, Android or iOS

How to create a QR code in Windows, Android or iOS

By Sydney Butler published

Make sharing links a snap!

System Image Backup

How to Make a Full System Image Backup in Windows

By Ed Tittel published

Make a disk image file that can give you a perfect restore or even mount as its own drive in Windows.

How to Navigate Windows Without a Mouse

How to Navigate Windows Without a Mouse or Touchpad

By Abhishek Mishra published

Mouse or trackpad is not working? Check our guide on how to use the keyboard to navigate Windows and use Numpad as a mouse alternative.

No Network Connection

How to Troubleshoot Windows Network Connections

By Ed Tittel published

If you can’t connect to the Internet or your local network, try these tips.

Windows 11 settings with "Fix problems using Windows update" selected.

Windows Insider Build Lets You Repair System With Windows Update

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft is testing a feature in Windows Insider Canary builds to reinstall Windows without removing your files to fix problems.

Windows 11 with tiny amount of RAM

Windows 11 Demoed Running in Just 176 MB RAM

By Mark Tyson last updated

Windows 11 has been cut to the bare minimum, to run with just 176 MB of RAM available, and a video demonstrates its usability.

Windows Update Restored project

'Windows Update Restored' Site Provides Updates for Classic Windows Versions

By Mark Tyson published

A project dubbed Windows Update Restored aims to provide online update services for abandoned versions of the OS. Windows 95, 98 (and SE), and NT 4.0 updates are now ready.

Windows Remove Bluetooth Device

How To Remove Stubborn Bluetooth Devices in Windows

By Les Pounder published

Sometimes we need to get our hands dirty and remove a stubborn device using the registry, and this how-to shows you how to surgically remove a Bluetooth device that is no longer responding.

Download Files from the Windows Command Line with Wget

How to Use Wget to Download Files at Windows' Command Line

By Ben Stockton published

Wget is a powerful tool for downloading files and entire websites that you can install and use on Windows. Here’s how to use it.

Windows Copilot

Windows Copilot AI Assistant Hits Insider Dev Builds

By Aaron Klotz published

Microsoft introduces Windows Copilot into the latest Windows 11 dev build, which is an enhanced version of Bing Chat that is accessible from the taskbar.

Windows Desktop Gadgets

Why You Should Use Desktop Gadgets Instead of Widgets in Windows 11 or 10

By Ed Tittel published

First introduced in Vista, Desktop Gadgets stay on the desktop at all times, unlike widgets which hide behind a click. Here’s how to use them and why.

Windows 11

Windows 11’s Potential Subscription-Based Cloud Future Revealed by FTC

By Brandon Hill published

Part of Microsoft's long-term vision is to move Windows 11 fully into the cloud.

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