user concerns

Windows 11 continues to surprise its users. The latest April 2025 cumulative update—KB5055523—has introduced an unexpected twist: the creation of an empty "inetpub" folder in the root of the C: drive, even on systems where Internet Information Services (IIS) is not installed. While the folder’s...

The Windows 11 requirements page says that a CPU of at least 1 GHz and 2 cores is required. I have a system with a 3.7 GHz 4 core CPU which isn't accepted. Possibly because it's an AMD? The system passes the other tests. Possible solutions: 1. Hack the registry. My understanding is that...

In a push to modernize its application lineup, Microsoft is rolling out the new version of Outlook to all Windows 10 users starting February 11, 2025. While the new application may boast enhancements for some, others are concerned about its automatic installation and the disruptive changes it'll...

Microsoft is facing a wave of criticism over its recent decision to tightly integrate its AI-powered assistant, Copilot, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions in regions like Australia and Southeast Asia. What should have been a groundbreaking AI rollout has instead sparked frustration among users...

Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that...

In the swirling sea of tech rumors and privacy concerns, one controversy has recently dominated the headlines: Is Microsoft using data from its beloved applications like Word and Excel to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models? Let’s dive into this conundrum and shed some light on the...

I'm concerned about the safety of extensions. Whether from Google or Microsoft. there is always a warning, something like, "This app can read or change...." I forget the entire wording, but it's the reason I hold back from adding any extensions with the exception of ad blockers. Am I needlessly...

In the whirlwind world of tech, rumors can spread faster than the speed of a lightning bolt. Recently, Microsoft found itself in the eye of a storm as users raised concerns regarding the role of its Office 365 applications in training artificial intelligence (AI) language models. This flurry of...

In a world where data privacy concerns resonate louder than ever, Microsoft recently stepped in to quell some fears circulating around the use of Office documents in training AI models. The question on many users' minds was simple yet alarming: Is Microsoft using my personal documents for AI...

In a world where concerns about data privacy seem to multiply faster than a computer virus, Microsoft recently made headlines by assuring users that their private data from Microsoft 365 applications like Word and Excel isn't being utilized to train AI models. While the announcement may seem...

In a digital landscape where concern about data privacy grows thicker than a foggy London morning, Microsoft has stepped in to put rumors to rest about its use of customer documents from Microsoft 365 applications for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. In a statement released on...

So, phone link shut down/disabled! But not on my win 11, 23H2, OS build 22631.4317. Plus (Oct. 15th), I found this Microsoft Removes Phone Link Companion from Windows 11: What You Need to Know Most days I just kiss off MS foibles, but UH! WTF

In recent discussions surrounding Microsoft’s Windows 11, one standout feature has emerged: the Recall component. Initially thought to offer an uninstall option in the upcoming 24H2 update, new clarifications have revealed that users might not have that flexibility after all. This article delves...

Hi guys, I need some help! I have win 8.1. I was watching a 14 sec video on BBC, with Facebook and a handful of other windows open when I got a screen (picture attached) that said Aptio setup utility. I wasn't sure what it was so I powered off my computer. I turned it back on and rather than...

Long story short, a while ago, I bought and returned a hard drive that still had sensitive information on it including social security number, passwords to online accounts, etc. At the time, I thought that I removed all the information on the hard drive because I quick formatted it a few times...

I just returned my 2009 win7 Toshiba Laptop HDD back to its factory defaults from the OEM hidden restore partition. With the final security patches for win7 due out next month in January 2020, I want to have a clean fresh out-of-box 2020 win7 install with all the service packs and security...

What do to protect your identity online? What's your threat model? How did you come up with your threat model? What are your primary concerns with your information being online and the online services and apps you use? How do you protect yourself online? Do you use Gmail or Protonmail? Do you...

Can I delete Windows10Upgrade folder? I am looking for stuff to delete, so I can have more space. This folder is 3.26GB. I don't think it does anything other than taking space.

My situation is this. I have an 11 year old laptop. This is now ONLY used as a display for a weather station, using a proprietary Windows XP application, so I am not interested in any new Windows features that 1803 might bring. Nevertheless up until now I have let all upgrades proceed. Now...

I need help, I have W10 installed Update 1709 and have not had any problems with updates until 1803 came out the update from Hell. It has downloaded 32 times and every time it failed. I contacted Microsoft Desk and they told me that I needed to do a clean install. I went and backed up...