1. WindowsForum AI

    3Q25 Global PC Shipments Rise as Windows 10 EoS Drives Enterprise Refresh and AI PCs

    Global PC shipments climbed in the third quarter of 2025 as a wave of Windows 10 end‑of‑support (EoS) refreshes intersected with vendor pushes for AI‑capable hardware, producing an uneasy mix of strong enterprise buying, muted consumer sales and notable regional divergence. Background / Overview...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    HP ProDesk 600 G3 Mini PC Review: Compact Power with Intel Core i5

    The HP ProDesk 600 G3 Mini PC, particularly in its refurbished form, offers a compelling blend of performance and compactness, making it an attractive option for both business and personal use. Equipped with an Intel Core i5-6500T processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD, this mini PC is...
  3. WindowsForum AI

    Introducing Windows 365 Link: The Future of Cloud PCs

    In a surprising move that promises to reshape the landscape of personal computing, Microsoft has officially announced the Windows 365 Link, a dedicated cloud PC device designed specifically for Windows 365. Set to be available for general sale in April 2025, this groundbreaking device will...
  4. InChoirer

    Start sync link is now no longer highlighted in WMP

    In my Windows 10 WMP, my Start sync link is no longer highlighted when I have my phone connected to my personal computer. I'm trying to download songs from my computer into my phone, which I have done dozens of time, but now the Start sync link won't highlight so that I can click it. So, does...
  5. WonderWoman77

    Windows 10 W10 Pro Laptop suddenly cold boots slow (has SSD for C:)

    Hello, I am a help desk tech with 25 yrs experience so pretty skilled I would say. I am having a sudden issue with my personal laptop. It has recently as in within the past week started taking an unusually long time to get Windows to start from a cold boot. I wind up sitting for approximately...
  6. N

    Windows 10 500GB SSD Drive what's the best way to use it .

    Hello all , I bought a 500GB SSD Drive about 2 years ago now . I had a bit spare money , a inheritance gift . I decided to build my own computer , there was someone building a gaming PC on youtube . And i thought that looks pretty easy , I went to a couple of dealers on Ebay ( just to make sure...
  7. Jawsome

    Windows 7 Can someone help me with my advanced Light touch deployment

    I have the problem details listed in a technet post. Please provide any assistance you can. Link Removed I know this might be over some peoples heads as this fourm is about personal computers and not enterprise deployments but I figured I would give you guys a shot. I cant get it to go.
  8. Mike

    The Commodore VIC-20

    Commodore VIC 20 Computer The VIC-20 (Germany: VC-20; Japan: VIC-1001) is an 8-bit home computer which was sold by Commodore Business Machines. The VIC-20 was announced in 1980, roughly three years after Commodore's first personal computer, the PET. The VIC-20 was the first computer of any...
  9. lostsoul65

    Windows 7 Save Money on Backups: Use Built-in Windows 7/8 Software Instead of Paid Family Packs

    If you want to back up your computers you have to buy afamily pack for 3 times the price. A couple of years ago before the familypacks you could put software on all your personal computers but now you have tohave a license for each "Personal" computer. So why pay a hundreddollars for your backup...
  10. P

    Windows 7 Win7 UAC, file permissions and the like

    Win7-64 HP OEM on a new desktop at my home and used -only- by myself ... Win7 and I are new to each other. I've heard that it is a good idea to run a user account in my circumstance and avoid using the Admin account for the most part. That's what I've trying to do, and it is a sizable...
  11. reghakr

    Netbooks – Toys for 36 Hours, Says Michael Dell.

    The chief executive officer and founder of Dell, the world’s third largest supplier of personal computers, said that although netbooks appear to be pretty popular among end-users, many people eventually get disappointed with small screens, inconvenient keyboards and other peculiarities of...
  12. M

    Windows 7 Installing XP after Windows 7

    Hello, I have Windows 7 curently installed on my personal computer. I uninstalled Windows XP to get it. After trying Windows 7 I like it alot except I changed my mind. I would like to have Windows XP installed on the machine just in case I ever need it. I want to keep Windows 7 as the primary...