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If you’ve ever experienced your Windows 11 PC acting sluggish, slow to boot, or just plain... off, you’re not alone. Over time, even the sleekest computers can become bogged down with invisible baggage, especially if you’re not regularly performing some care and maintenance. One of the...

My wife is a very heavy user of Chrome, but seems to be pushing it to the limits of its abilities. My question is what are the limits? Can I have 200 tabs open? Her machine is a 13th generation Intel i7. I increased her memory from 32GB to 64GB. Windows 11 Pro, current version. She usually has...

Microsoft seems to be pulling out all the stops to build the next wave of AI-powered computing. From Azure's vast AI infrastructure to integrating advanced AI models in consumer devices, the tech giant is making some big moves to reshape the user experience on Windows devices. The latest...

The much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has officially rolled out for all Windows 11 devices. While many users eagerly wait to experience new features, enhancements, and fixes, the update hasn't arrived without its growing pains—or as some might call them, "bug buddies." Let's unpack what...

Windows 11 is a significant departure from its predecessors, boasting a fresh look, reimagined features, and a much-discussed centered Start menu. However, with change often comes a bit of friction, as many users express their dissatisfaction with certain elements—particularly the Recommended...

The AI arms race continues to heat up, and Microsoft has just dropped a game-changing player into the field. Enter DeepSeek R1, a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence model now available in the Azure AI Foundry model catalog and hosted on GitHub. This new addition boasts transformative...

Windows 11 is a sleek, robust operating system designed to work seamlessly across a wide variety of hardware. But if you're into handheld gaming, you may have noticed something: Windows 11 can feel a bit "chunky" out of the box. We’re talking bloatware, pre-enabled settings, background...

Let’s talk about Microsoft’s latest AI twist—a move that might change how we experience AI on our Windows 11 PCs. If you’ve been craving faster, more efficient AI tools that don't hog your cloud bandwidth or chew up your electricity bill, this news is downright electrifying. Microsoft has...

The Windows 11 24H2 update, dubbed Microsoft’s "2024 major refresh," has been anything but smooth sailing. Touted as a leap forward in performance and stability while enhancing AI features like Copilot, this update only seems to be winning an unflattering title: “The Most Bug-Prone Windows...

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Hello. First post on here, so please be gentle. Windows audio recently became unusable for me - across multiple interfaces/hardware, so it's unlikely to be a driver issue I'm running Windows 11 Pro 24H2 Build 26100.2894. The issues PROBABLY started around the same time that 24H2 appeared as...

If you're one of the many Windows 11 users clinging to an older version like 22H2 or 23H2, you might want to brace yourself — Microsoft has officially started forcing upgrades to the latest version, Windows 11 24H2. Whether you're a fan of gradual updates or a staunch believer in holding out for...

Welcome to your go-to guide for breaking down Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11 — it's like a fresh fuel injection for your machine, boosting both safety and performance. Microsoft has officially rolled out the KB5049622 cumulative update for the .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 on Windows 11...

Microsoft has just dropped a fresh update for Windows 11 with the rollout of KB5050009 (OS Build 26100.2894), designed for version 24H2 users. If your system auto-updates are enabled, you’re probably already running this new build, but let’s crack open the release notes and break down everything...

Microsoft's Windows 11 has now been on the tech scene for some time, creating ripples of excitement and a hint of hesitation among Windows users. The sleek and modernized operating system promises to improve performance, multitasking, and security while sporting a refined visual design—a...

Microsoft is sharpening the blades of its Chromium-based Edge browser, and the sparks come from an ambitious project codenamed Project Phoenix. With a clear focus on aesthetics, functionality, and speed — all in line with the design principles of Windows 11 — this overhaul promises to be a...

It's pretty rare to wake up one morning and suddenly declare allegiance to a completely different operating system. Yet, that’s precisely what João Carrasqueira described in an article citing seven reasons why his Mac Mini stole him away from the vast universe of Windows PCs. Life-long Windows...

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for tech enthusiasts, especially those in the Windows ecosystem. At CES 2025, Intel officially rolled out its cutting-edge Core Ultra 200 Series processors, divided into the 200HX, 200H, and 200U families. These CPUs, riding on its much-anticipated Arrow...