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Every time my tower PC’s boot menu flashes up those two familiar choices—Windows 11 or (insert latest quirky Linux distribution here)—I know which one I’m picking. The world’s most popular desktop operating system, with its splashy tiles and incessant notifications, gets a sullen side-eye. My...

If you blinked, you might have missed it: VMware, the virtualization juggernaut, has pulled a plot twist more dramatic than a soap opera season finale. The company quietly revived its free ESXi hypervisor, a move that has set the virtualization and IT communities abuzz. For those following...

A full year after VMware unceremoniously stuffed its most beloved community freebie into a digital sarcophagus, something unexpected is stirring in the world of virtualization: the resurrection of ESXi's free tier. In a move that’s as quietly dramatic as a hypervisor reboot at 3am (when nobody’s...

Windows 11’s latest cumulative update KB5055523 is proving to be a double-edged sword. While it brings necessary security fixes, many users are now facing annoying—and potentially unsafe—issues with Windows Hello. If you’re one of those who rely on facial recognition or PIN logins, you might be...

Google’s Chrome installer for Windows users encountered a baffling hiccup recently – one that left many scratching their heads and, in one instance, even led some to give up on installation altogether. In this article, we delve into the details of what went wrong, why it took so long to fix, and...

New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use. I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...

Chrome hiccups on Windows have recently caused a stir among users, with a glitch in the official installer prompting messages like “This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher.” Multiple Windows 11 machines—including systems tested by tech...

Blake Dowling’s recent commentary on preparing for “the next big outage” serves as a timely reminder that whether you’re managing a state’s infrastructure or your personal Windows ecosystem, readiness is everything. In an era when disruptions—whether politically motivated, infrastructural, or...

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

The latest Windows 11 update has left many users scratching their heads and experiencing frustrating issues with their systems. The KB5051987 update—intended to bring improvements and security fixes—appears instead to be wreaking havoc on everyday operations. In this article, we’ll explore the...

When it comes to personalizing your Windows experience, the era of cookie-cutter desktops is long gone. Today’s users demand more—more flexibility, more creativity, and more functionality at their fingertips. Enter Rainmeter: the free, open-source customization tool that’s turning heads and...

Hi everyone, latest insider preview 10.0.26120.3073 (ge_release_upr) repeatedly fails more than 7 times as I recall returning with 0x80004005 code. Anyone had faced the same and solved? How?

Hello, im having a bit of a problem with my pc. Im unsure if its a hardware or software issue. But randomly for no reason it just decides to A: Completely freezes everything, before black screening and not allowing my to turn my monitor off whilst the pc itself carries on running B: Completely...

Windows 24H2 I see this on other forums and still no fix does anyone here have a know work around apart form whats all ready floating around the web. I do not want to use classic explore ribbon hack. This did go away but come back again after latest update. Any Ideas?

On August 23, 2024, Microsoft released its KB5041585 cumulative update for Windows 11, which promised a flurry of improvements, bug fixes, and critical security patches. However, users quickly reported a disturbing trend following this update: it has rendered many systems slow to the point of...

In recent developments, Microsoft has released a security update for Windows 11 that is causing serious issues for users with dual-boot setups, specifically those who utilize both Windows and Linux on the same machine. This update, while intended to enhance security, has inadvertently created...

In a critical announcement, Microsoft has unveiled that its Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2 will cease to receive security updates starting October 8, 2024. This change, coinciding with the onset of fall, serves to remind users of the importance of maintaining up-to-date software for security...

Since the upgrade from 21H2 to 22H2 , in Windows11, Im getting 20 times , ID=1108 in the eventviewer . After each reboot they appear again , 10 times ; id=1108 , errorcode 15005 , eventid=0 and ;10 times ; id=1108 , errorcode 15003 ...

Hi again, Well, I'm really liking Windows 11, I like how if you have two windows open, and you click on the one not showing it minimizes the one on top and expands the other, instead of putting the smaller one on top of the larger one maybe Windows 10 would do that two, but it wasn't on my...

Older generation users, for whom i offer help locally, have asked this question.. Most are a little old to be dabbling in the Insider program, but, nevertheless! On the joining page, this comment can be seen. "Please add our email windowsinsiderprogram@e-mail.microsoft.com to your address book...