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There's a secret way to restart your Windows 11 PC? Here's how to do it

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully restarts your computer if it's stuck in a loop.

The default SDesk desktop.
Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This is the Linux distro alternative I recommend to most people
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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 5 months
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

There's a secret way to restart your Windows 11 PC? Here's how to do it

Emergency Restart is a 'last resort' method that forcefully restarts your computer if it's stuck in a loop.
6 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Windows
The default SDesk desktop.

Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This is the Linux distro alternative I recommend to most people

SDesk is a lightweight Linux distribution designed with a familiar interface, making it an ideal choice for users transitioning from Windows 10 or 11.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 5 months

Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system later this year. Here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility tests - before that day arrives.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Enterprise Software
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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro - without overpaying

Want to upgrade your Windows 11 Home PC to Windows 11 Pro? Here's how to do it, whether you're setting up a newly purchased PC, doing a clean install, or resetting a device you already own.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options

Microsoft really doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's everything you need to know.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux workstation - it was so worth it

Switching the capable Ryzen-powered Herk Orion Mini PC from Windows to Linux unlocked a new level of performance.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in PCs
How to do a clean install of Windows 11: Which option is best for you?

Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not

You can reschedule or postpone the latest update. But sooner or later, it will land on your PC.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Copilot+PC

Microsoft's new AI skills are coming to Copilot+ PCs - including some for all Windows 11 users

Here's every new and improved AI skill just announced, along with who can expect to see them, and when.
1 week ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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Microsoft still has a massive Windows 10 problem - and there's no easy way out

Hundreds of millions of PCs will be running Windows 10 when the end-of-support date rolls around. Yikes.
1 month ago by Ed Bott in Windows 10
Recall

Microsoft is pushing its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders

With Recall now in preview mode for Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is testing the waters for an official release.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Artificial Intelligence
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How to install Windows 11 your way (and avoid Microsoft's restrictions)

With this free utility, you can upgrade from Windows 10 - or install Windows 11 on a clean PC - without bumping into Microsoft's onerous requirements. Here's how.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
Microsoft squashes more bugs in Windows 11 24H2 though several persist

Windows 11 24H2 is crashing on many PCs due to conflict with security driver

Microsoft is working on a fix, but here's what you can do if you get a BSOD in the meantime.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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How to replace your Windows 11 Start menu with a better alternative - including my favorite

Hate the Start menu in Windows 11? Replace it with one of these infinitely more usable and customizable alternatives. Here's how.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
The upcoming new Windows 11 Start menu

Your Windows 11 Start menu is getting a design makeover - here's how to try it first

Windows 11's Start menu is getting a fresh new look. Here's what's changing and how you can try it out now. I'm also sharing my go-to Start menu alternatives.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Windows 11 is getting a secret weapon for boot failures - how it works

Windows 11 PC won't boot? Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery will automatically try to fix it before you have time to panic.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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