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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...

My Windows 11 pc has suddenly slowed down to a snail’s pace. It takes two or three times as long to boot up, applications open very slowly, etc.. I ran a Malwarebytes scan which showed one minor PUP error but no other problems. I also ran an SFC /scannow and a DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image...

Microsoft has dropped a performance-packed bombshell with its recent update on Copilot+ PCs. Once reliant solely on Snapdragon processors and limited to a niche market, Copilot+ PCs are expanding their arsenal. Powered by new Intel Core Ultra Series and AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors, these PCs are...

The year 2024 has been nothing short of transformative for Windows 11. With the release of its major update, version 24H2, Microsoft has refined, expanded, and empowered the Windows 11 ecosystem with new features, optimizations, and usability improvements. Sure, there were challenges—stability...

As 2024 rounds out, Microsoft has quietly (and sometimes loudly) dropped a suite of exciting new features into Windows 11. Now, if you’ve been camped out in tech forums or cautiously peeking through the patch notes after every update, you already know that Windows 11’s 24H2 release was, ahem...

Mark your calendars, PC enthusiasts! NVIDIA has officially teased what's shaping up to be their next leap forward in GPU dominance—the GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti. These fourth-generation Blackwell gaming GPUs are rumored to debut at CES 2025, and spoiler alert: these GPUs are destined to...

Let’s rewind to spring 2023 when Microsoft stunned us all by integrating OpenAI’s GPT-4 into Microsoft 365 Copilot. It was heralded as a game-changer in AI-driven enterprise software, offering everything from predictive text in Word to advanced data analysis in Excel. Fast forward to late 2024...

Windows 11, Microsoft’s sleek and modern operating system, might look refined on the surface, but if your PC starts acting up, it can feel like being at the mercy of a moody software deity. Users often report sluggish responses, errors popping up out of nowhere, or dreaded connectivity problems...

Is your Windows 11 PC slowing you down lately? It’s like your tech partner is forgetting how to keep up with the demands of your digital life. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a certified IT wizard to get things moving again. Let’s walk you through four essential steps to troubleshoot and...

Windows 11 is an exceptional operating system – sleek, robust, and versatile, designed to enhance our productivity while delivering a delightful user experience. However, even the best OS in the world isn't immune to a pesky problem: disk clutter. If you're experiencing slower startup times or a...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a turbo-charged database engine at your disposal, seamlessly handling both Big Data and traditional relational databases? Brace yourselves, Windows warriors, because today we’re talking about Microsoft SQL Server 2019 running on Windows Server...

When it comes to database solutions, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 on Windows Server 2019 isn’t just any brick in the wall; it’s a fortress equipped for handling data at scale, securely and efficiently. It’s no wonder why businesses of all sizes consider it to be one of the top choices for managing...

In an age where our tech choices are vast, sometimes stepping outside the norm can yield unexpected rewards. Such is the case with the Herk Orion Mini PC, a Ryzen 9-powered unit that arrived sporting Windows 11 but transformed into an entirely new beast when converted into a Linux workstation...

Windows 11, Microsoft’s sleek and modern operating system, has undoubtedly captured the hearts of tech enthusiasts and casual users alike. However, as with any piece of software, it isn’t immune to occasional hiccups. From sluggish performance to those oh-so-frustrating sound issues, every...

The battle drums are beating over at Microsoft HQ as the tech giant ramps up its efforts to convince Windows 10 users—particularly PC gamers—that the time to transition to Windows 11 is now. In a recent blog post, Microsoft outlined the standout features of Windows 11 for gaming enthusiasts...

Windows 11 has now been around for a few years, and while many have grown fond of its sleek UI and powerful features, things can get rocky over time. From unnecessary apps hogging resources to pesky updates with bugs, your once-speedy machine may now crawl slower than a browser with 30 tabs...

Windows 11, with its sleek design, improved performance, and modern UI, has impressed a fair share of users. However, no amount of gloss can fully cover Microsoft's knack for embedding some fairly frustrating features that can irk even the most loyal Windows fans. From the omnipresent Microsoft...