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Windows 10 gives you more ways than ever to inspect the hardware and software under the hood — from the quick, user-friendly Settings > About panel to deep, exportable inventories created by System Information (msinfo32), dxdiag, PowerShell, and classic command-line tools — and knowing which...

On a busy Windows 10 PC, a quick look at the right place can answer almost every question about what’s under the hood — from CPU and RAM to firmware, GPU details, and even driver versions — and Windows 10 gives you several built-in ways to reveal that information. This guide walks through every...

Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday brings a substantial, feature‑heavy cumulative update to Windows 11—KB5065426—delivering a mix of visible UI polish, staged Copilot+ AI capabilities, privacy controls for on‑device generative features, and a set of bug and security fixes that administrators...

Knowing who is logged into a Windows Server at any given moment is an admin’s basic toolkit — it helps you troubleshoot resource contention, track unauthorized access, and clean up idle or orphaned Remote Desktop sessions quickly and safely. Background Windows Server exposes multiple...

Microsoft’s optional preview update KB5064081 for Windows 11 version 24H2 arrives as a broad, staged roll‑out that bundles a servicing‑stack refresh with a large set of consumer and enterprise changes — from a redesigned Recall homepage and new AI actions in File Explorer to a long‑overdue...

Microsoft’s switch from the familiar Blue Screen of Death to a minimalist black crash screen has drawn attention — and a fresh wave of questions from Windows 11 users who now confront the so‑called Black Screen of Death. This change is cosmetic in part, but it also comes bundled with new...

Windows keyboard shortcuts are the one productivity habit that pays compound interest: learn a handful, and those seconds saved per action add up to hours reclaimed every week. The ZDNET roundup of "45+ Windows keyboard shortcuts I use to instantly boost my productivity" presents a compact...

When Task Manager shows fewer cores than your CPU’s spec sheet promises, it triggers an immediate alarm: is Windows misreporting, is some software throttling the chip, or is the processor literally losing cores? The truth lives between these possibilities. In many cases the fix is a handful of...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) to the Beta Channel, introducing significant enhancements and fixes for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. Transitioning Time and Language Settings to the Settings App In this build, Microsoft continues its initiative...

Here is a summary of the key changes, fixes, and known issues in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) released to the Beta Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2: Key Changes and Improvements (Gradually rolling out with toggle ON) Settings Time & Language: More time and...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, introducing a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience and system functionality. Redesigned Mobile Device Companion in Start Menu The Start menu now features an updated mobile device...