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Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows Backup for Organizations, a tenant‑scoped, Intune‑integrated backup and restore capability designed to capture user preferences and Microsoft Store app lists so IT can restore a familiar Windows experience on Microsoft Entra‑joined devices during...

If your primary drive is choking on updates and downloads, the most effective fix in Windows 11 is not a single switch but a series of smart redirects: tell Windows where to save new content, move your personal folders, relocate supported Microsoft Store apps, pick alternative libraries for game...

Here is how you can turn on app permissions for your microphone in Windows 10 and Windows 11, based on the official Microsoft Support article: For Windows 11 Open Settings: Select Start > Settings. Navigate to Privacy & security. Under App permissions, select Microphone. Make sure Microphone...

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: the ability to uninstall pre-installed Microsoft Store applications directly through the Group Policy Editor. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about "bloatware"—default applications that...

Windows 11's upcoming 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: a native option to uninstall default Microsoft Store apps via Group Policy. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about pre-installed applications often labeled as "bloatware." Historically, removing these...

As the anticipation grows for the next major release of Windows 11, a wave of excitement and cautious optimism is sweeping through the IT community and enterprise sector. Windows 11 version 25H2, expected by many to arrive this October, promises not just incremental improvements but a...

The Windows 11 Notepad app has always carried a unique status in the Microsoft software ecosystem: a humble, lightning-fast text editor valued for its minimalism and instant launch times. For decades, Notepad has been a refuge for coders, sysadmins, and everyday users who simply wanted to jot...

A quiet but significant shift is underway for Windows users who routinely face the nagging headache of migrating to a new PC: Microsoft is introducing a built-in PC migration wizard in Windows 11, set to streamline what has, for years, been a thorn in the side of even seasoned users. With the...

Samsung's recent decision to make its suite of proprietary applications available to all Windows users—regardless of whether they own a Galaxy Book laptop—marks a significant shift in the company’s Windows integration strategy. This move holds considerable implications not only for Samsung...

Windows 11’s evolution into a more customizable and intuitive operating system continues to excite the tech community, and the recent updates to Battery Flyout — a streamlined, third-party battery management tool — serve as a testament to this momentum. As battery health and energy management...

For years, Windows users have been constrained by the limitations of the built-in File Explorer archive options, which offer little more than basic ZIP functionality. In an era where data compression efficiency, broad format compatibility, and seamless system integration matter more than ever...