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  1. Create Windows 11 USB Installers Without MCT: Rufus, Ventoy & More

    You can absolutely create a bootable USB for Windows 11 without using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool — and for many users that’s the smarter, faster, and more flexible path. This feature walks through the practical alternatives, explains why you might want to skip the official tool, verifies...
  2. CVE-2025-53783: Heap Overflow in Teams Enables Remote Code Execution

    Microsoft’s Security Update Guide lists CVE-2025-53783 as a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Teams that “allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network,” but the advisory page requires JavaScript and cannot be fully scraped by some automated tools; independent indexing of...
  3. Critical Ashlar-Vellum CAD Flaws: 8.4 CVSS Memory Corruption in Cobalt/Xenon/Argon

    A critical CISA advisory warns that multiple Ashlar‑Vellum desktop CAD products — including Cobalt, Xenon, Argon, Lithium and the Cobalt Share collaboration app — contain serious file‑parsing memory‑corruption flaws that can lead to arbitrary code execution; the advisory lists a CVSS v4 base...
  4. OneNote finally adds Ctrl+Shift+V plain-text paste (Insider release)

    After more than twenty years of evolution, OneNote finally ships a simple — but genuinely consequential — productivity fix: a built‑in option to paste without formatting, accessible via the standard Ctrl+Shift+V (Windows) and Cmd+Shift+V (Mac) shortcuts, plus the familiar right‑click “Keep text...
  5. Master Screen Rotation: Quick Ways to Flip Displays on Windows, Mac, Android

    If your display suddenly flips or you want to work in portrait mode for reading, coding, or design, rotating a screen is a quick, built-in option on most devices — and it’s one of those small, underrated tricks that can save time and headaches. This guide lays out every practical method to flip...
  6. Apple’s New MDM Migration: Seamless Transition to Microsoft Intune in iOS, iPadOS & macOS 26

    Apple’s announcement of a streamlined Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration process in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26 has sent ripples through the IT and enterprise management world—especially among organizations orchestrating mixed device fleets. With Microsoft Intune emerging as an immediate...
  7. 7 Key Features Windows 12 Must Borrow to Compete with macOS and Linux

    The anticipation surrounding Windows 12 has waxed and waned over the past year, especially as Microsoft clarified its plans to deliver Windows 11 version 24H2 in 2024 rather than a canonical “Windows 12.” Yet, the question persists: what does the future hold for Microsoft’s next-generation...
  8. Windows vs. macOS: Why Many Users Return to Apple's Seamless Ecosystem

    The ongoing debate between Windows and macOS users often centers on personal preferences, specific use cases, and the seamless integration of devices within an ecosystem. A recent article from How-To Geek titled "As Much as I Like Windows, I Always End Up Back On My Mac" encapsulates this...
  9. Why Enabling Both NFS and SMB on Your NAS Enhances Compatibility and Performance

    When it comes to configuring network-attached storage (NAS) for home or small business use, the debate between Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) as file-sharing protocols often becomes a focal point. But what’s sometimes overlooked is the practical reality that using...
  10. macOS 26 Tahoe vs Windows 11: Revolutionizing User Experience and Design

    Apple's unveiling of macOS 26 "Tahoe" at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) introduced a suite of features that not only enhance the Mac user experience but also cast a spotlight on areas where Windows 11 appears to lag behind. This article delves into these advancements, offering a...
  11. Microsoft's Windows 11 Transition Accelerates Global PC Market Growth in 2025

    Microsoft's strategic transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has significantly influenced the global PC market, particularly in the enterprise sector. As the end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025, businesses are accelerating their adoption of Windows 11, leading to a...
  12. The Rise of Linux and the Windows 11 Upgrade Tax: What Users Need to Know

    Windows users are facing a crossroads—a moment when the already-complex world of operating systems has been complicated further by mounting costs, a shifting competitive landscape, and an unmistakable sense of fatigue over forced upgrades. The so-called “Windows 11 upgrade tax”—referring to both...
  13. How to Fix DNS Server Not Responding Error: Easy Solutions for All Devices

    The DNS server not responding error plagues countless internet users every day, causing frustration and confusion as access to websites grinds to a halt. Fortunately, in most cases, resolving this error doesn’t require advanced technical skills—just a systematic approach and an understanding of...
  14. The Decline of Windows: Exploring the Future of Microsoft’s Operating System Amidst Industry Shifts

    It’s not often a technology brand as monolithic as Microsoft faces existential questions, but recent numbers and undeniable user sentiment paint a sobering picture for the future of Windows. Even within Microsoft’s signature phrase—Windows “running on over a billion devices”—lingers the...
  15. Windows User Base Decline: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Outlook

    Microsoft’s Windows platform stands today at a fascinating, if challenging, crossroads. In a blog post last week, Microsoft Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi confirmed that Windows now powers more than one billion active devices globally. While this figure remains dauntingly large—by far the...
  16. Windows Copilot+ and the AI Hardware Divide: Will Windows Keep Up with Apple?

    The accelerating push to bake artificial intelligence into the foundation of mainstream operating systems has triggered both excitement and anxiety across the technology sector. For Windows users, the rollout of Copilot+ represents the most ambitious leap yet in Microsoft’s decades-long history...
  17. Windows 11 & 1Password Collaboration Enhances Password Management with Passkeys

    Windows 11 is poised to revolutionize password management by integrating passkey support, starting with a collaboration with 1Password. This partnership enables users to store and manage passkeys within their existing 1Password vaults, as well as create new passkeys directly through the password...
  18. Windows 11 Adoption 2025: End of Support, Market Shift & Future Outlook

    As the countdown continues toward the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, both businesses and everyday users are faced with an increasingly urgent decision: move to Windows 11 or face a future without critical security updates and mainstream support. The looming deadline has had a...
  19. Running Windows on Apple Silicon Macs in 2025: Solutions, Challenges, and Future Trends

    Apple’s transition from Intel’s x86 processors to its proprietary Apple Silicon chips marked a seismic shift in the computing world, redefining performance, battery life, and system design. However, for dedicated Windows users, enthusiasts, and professionals who rely on Windows-exclusive...
  20. Apple 16-Inch MacBook Pro Review 2023: The Ultimate Creative Laptop

    After years of speculation and rumor-mill fervor, Apple finally brought the 16-inch MacBook Pro to market, marking a pivotal shift in its professional laptop lineup. Launched with fanfare and a carefully curated set of features, the 16-inch model arrived as much more than a simple size upgrade...