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Ready to embark on an exciting journey to Windows 11? This new operating system is more than just a face-lift; it brings a fresh perspective and enhanced features designed to boost your productivity and creativity. As Microsoft optimizes the user experience, let’s ensure you’re adequately...

I have a Windows 10 desktop computer and a Seagate 1 TB external hard drive, and I would like to know: What is the best and easiest way to update my music files onto the external hard drive? I often add new music files to my computer and sometimes delete music files that I don't really listen...

When your Windows device decides it would rather stare blankly at you than boot up—perhaps as a form of dramatic protest—you might feel as if your digital world has come crashing down. Enter Connected System Recovery, a lifeline crafted by Microsoft that promises to rescue you from your IT...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the preservation of your precious data and settings stands paramount. Whether you're a casual user or a tech enthusiast, at some point, you’ve probably asked yourself: How do I keep my files safe? Fear not! Microsoft has generously provided a...

Windows 11 users can sometimes face challenges that may necessitate a complete reinstallation of the operating system. However, a full wipe isn't always required; using an ISO file can serve as a more flexible option to repair your desktop while preserving settings and files. This article delves...

Microsoft's recent security update for Windows 11 has left many users in an unexpected bind, particularly those who operate dual-boot systems with Linux. The update, intended to improve security and address issues with the GRUB bootloader, has instead resulted in serious accessibility problems...

The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning specifically directed at Windows users, urging them to take immediate action to safeguard their systems. This alert, coming from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its cybersecurity body, the Computer...

Windows resiliency is becoming an increasingly critical topic for organizations of all sizes, particularly in light of recent significant events that have impacted IT systems globally. The culmination of these incidents, like the CrowdStrike incident, highlights the need for robust resiliency...

Shingled Magnetic Recording drives have a bad name, and rightly so if you need to write continuously for more than a couple of minutes, because the firmware just can't cope and frequently grinds to a halt for a few seconds. As someone who always buys NAS HDD's for their longevity and durability...

What well-reviewed Windows 11 software successfully creates a .img file from a disk for no cost? I already have many softwares that create their own proprietary image files in Windows, but not a Disk.img file. Linux Gnome Disks creates Disk.img files, but that is not in Windows. I am asking for...

How does one connect the users AD (or local) user profile to the user after joining the PC to Azure. The user (even when using exactly the same user name) does get a completely blank profile. - Some people actually panic when we try this. "Everything is gone :-(" as one manager said today...

Hi guys, I need some help! I have win 8.1. I was watching a 14 sec video on BBC, with Facebook and a handful of other windows open when I got a screen (picture attached) that said Aptio setup utility. I wasn't sure what it was so I powered off my computer. I turned it back on and rather than...

will i lose my data when i install windows.iso using Media Tool?

Hello. I do a lot of cloning on all my machines, so far so good. I recently planned ahead and got a new laptop, to be able to go to W-11. Of course, I got one with Secure Boot. I am unable to do a clone any more as Acronis tries to boot from its USB media disk. I succeeded in getting rid of...

Original release date: August 31, 2021 Summary Immediate Actions You Can Take Now to Protect Against Ransomware • Make an offline backup of your data. • Do not click on Link Removed. • If you use RDP, secure and monitor it. • Link Removed your OS and software. • Use Link Removed. • Use Link...

Original release date: May 11, 2021 Summary This Advisory uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK®) framework, Version 9. See the ATT&CK for Enterprise for all referenced threat actor tactics and techniques. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...

I have two Western Digital externals I use for frequent back-ups. I noticed recently, they both have a folder named $RECYCLE.BIN in caps as shown. Last time I shifted some files around and emptied folders, I went to remove (eject) the drives, using the icon in "show hidden icons" on the taskbar...

Hello. I needed to reinstall Windows so I made two backups of my computer and did a clean install. When I restored my files I realized a lot of them had been encrypted by me in the past using the folder/file properties dialog box and selecting the encrypt checkbox and apply to all sub-items...

Original release date: February 18, 2020 | Last revised: June 30, 2020 Summary Note: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK™) framework. See the MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise and Link Removed frameworks for all referenced threat actor...

Original release date: February 18, 2020 Summary Note: This Activity Alert uses the MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK™) framework. See the MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise and Link Removed frameworks for all referenced threat actor techniques and mitigations. CISA...