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Windows 11 is taking a bold step toward demystifying PC performance for everyday users. The latest Windows Insider builds now include an educational FAQ feature tucked away in the System > About settings section. At its core, this innovation aims to explain how key components—such as memory...

Windows 11’s upcoming update may soon empower users with an easier way to diagnose hardware issues—without needing a computer science degree. Recent leaks from the Windows Insider Dev Channel reveal a hidden Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section tucked away in the system settings, offering...

Windows 11’s New Hidden FAQ: A Real Talk About Your System’s Weak Points It looks like Windows 11 might be gearing up to deliver a candid reality check—one that could very well point out that your computer might not be as up to snuff as you’d like to believe. Rumor has it that a hidden FAQ is...

Hidden within the latest Windows 11 developer builds lies a feature that might just change the way you think about system performance—and yes, it could very well explain why your computer sometimes runs like a dog on a hot day. Insiders have recently discovered a new Frequently Asked Questions...

Windows 11 is set to become even more user-friendly for tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike with a sneak peek into a new feature that promises to demystify hardware requirements like never before. Microsoft, known for its iterative approach to enhancing user experiences, is planning to...

Microsoft is testing new ways to translate geek speak into plain English. In the latest preview builds of Windows 11 (notably builds 26120.3576 and 22635.5090), an intriguing FAQ section has been tucked away just beneath the device specifications in Settings > System > About. This subtle change...

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I received the notice today that I had to do this update. So I started the process and it did a couple of shutdowns and now it looks like it has totally shut down. Should I restart the pc? I don't believe it did any update at all. Thanks.

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Three times a week, John Savill tackles your most pressing IT questions. Today learn about using your own images to create a VM using PowerShell, wiping a disk when using the Windows PE environment, and how to execute a PowerShell script in Windows PE. Continue reading...

Who here uses Google contacts? Can someone tell me what do the color coded circles mean for each letter sections?

Hello'n'stuff! I've recently purchased a copy of Sandra 2016, but cannot figure out how to register for their "ranker" system. The FAQ doesn't address my issues, nor do any of the articles in their support center, and they won't reply to me via e-mail. From what I can understand according to...

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We learn today that the free Windows 10 upgrade that was installed over a retail licensed copy of Windows 7 or 8.1 does not transfer forever. read more Continue reading...

Okay, I did my reservatation for Windows 10 on my windows 8 computer, but then it started going slow, so I did an advanced restart and I reset windows. Should I still receive my windows 10 upgrade? Because I can't see the windows 10 button...

The following bulletins have undergone a major revision increment. Please see the appropriate bulletin for more details. * MS14-045 - Important Bulletin Information: ===================== MS14-045 - Important - https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms14-045 - Reason for Revision...

Win 8.1.1 Pro 32-bit I went looking for the infamous "Auguust 12th updates" as I don't see any from my Windows Updates. Below are all I can find. Update for Windows 8.1 (KB2975719) for 32-bit Link Removed for 64-bit Link Removed So, is that all ? If not, when do I get to see them ?

Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.14 (January 8, 2013): Updated the FAQ and Suggested Actions with information about attacks against NTLMv1 (NT LAN Manager version 1) and LAN Manager (LM) network authentication. Microsoft Fix it solutions for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available to...

Hi I need a little help installing 8.1 on a ssd.... In short, yesterday I purchased a new HP ENVY 700-230eq desktop that runs on a quad core 4th gen. I7 processor 16gb of ram it also runs on a 2gb. Grafics card and a 2 tb. hhd. And last but not least it works all this great hard ware on the...

Bulletin board systems (BBS) are nearly as old as the Internet itself. But as time has gone on, amazing new social networking features and advanced, often custom programming, has found its way into what are now forum websites. In the very first part of this series, Mike Fara, owner and founder...