If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no ...

Microsoft offers a vast array of first-party PC apps for Windows 11 - here are five more of my favorites that I always ...

When you’re working on your computer, Windows creates temporary files for temporary use. These files are generated for backup purposes and to store information in a short period of time. They are ...

Microsoft adds HMAC protection to CLFS in Windows 11 25H2 and Server 2025, improving security while increasing disk and I/O ...

This runs a continuous ping to Google's DNS, showing real-time information on whether your connection is dropping packets or not. Another helpful command is netstat -an, which shows every open port ...

Microsoft’s first major Windows 11 update of 2026 released on January 13 introduced a concerning bug that caused some PCs to ...

Microsoft is having a big Copilot problem. PCWorld reported last month that the company’s flagship AI Assistant holds only ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

CERT-UA reports PLUGGYAPE malware attacks targeting Ukrainian defense forces via Signal and WhatsApp, using phishing links ...

The DeadLock ransomware group, a newly emerged digital extortion group, is using blockchain smart contracts to store proxy ...

Industrial giants Siemens, Schneider Electric, Phoenix Contact, and Aveva have published a dozen Patch Tuesday advisories to ...