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Windows 11 24H2 has been making headlines lately—not just for its new features and enhancements but also for the occasional nightmare in the update process. One Reddit user’s experience, where the installation reached 88% and then lingered for over 16 hours, has raised eyebrows and sparked...

Intel CPU Woes on Windows 11: What You Need to Know Windows users are no strangers to the perennial dance between new operating system updates and hardware compatibility—especially when Intel processors are involved. Recent reports indicate that certain Intel CPUs have been experiencing...

In a developing story that has caught the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike, thousands of reports are flooding in regarding an Outlook outage. According to a recent FOX 5 New York report, over 26,000 outage alerts have been recorded, affecting not only Outlook but several...

In the futuristic race towards integrating AI into our everyday software, Microsoft Copilot seemed like the shining hero expected to revolutionize productivity. But as the tale unfolds, not everyone is singing its praises. Let's delve into the whirlpool of issues surrounding Copilot, the updates...

As 2024 closes—and let's be honest, it has been an interesting year—Neowin capped it off with a trip down memory lane, compiling the ten most-viewed stories that got readers clicking all year. This mix of Windows quirks, tech controversies, SpaceX setbacks, and sneaky software maneuvers offers...

Windows users, brace yourselves! The latest Windows 11 24H2 update is rolling out more widely as of December 4, 2024, and while it boasts enticing new features, it's already wreaking havoc for some unsuspecting users. If your beloved PC is misbehaving lately, Microsoft's shiny new update might...

October 28, 2024, brought mixed feelings for Windows 11 24H2 users. While the rollout of update KB5044384 was designed to tackle multiple system issues, it appears to have transformed that good intention into a head-scratching ordeal, evoking frustration instead of relief. The Problematic Patch...

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update is rapidly gaining a reputation as a debacle, particularly for users with Intel Z890 motherboards. Reports indicate that this update has triggered a series of crashes and spontaneous reboots, leaving many users scrambling for solutions, including adjusting...

In recent developments, Microsoft has released a security update for Windows 11 that is causing serious issues for users with dual-boot setups, specifically those who utilize both Windows and Linux on the same machine. This update, while intended to enhance security, has inadvertently created...

Introduction Recent reports indicate that the August update for Windows 11 has caused significant performance issues for some users, with complaints about extreme slowdowns and failure to load games, particularly affecting players of Valorant. This update, designated as KB5041585, has created a...

Hello everyone. Can AI customer support chatbot effectively handle complex queries and understand nuanced customer needs? How do they navigate emotions and provide empathetic responses? While these bots promise efficiency and accessibility, are there limitations to their problem-solving...

Hello everyone. I'm currently in the market for a handheld computer, and I'm looking for something that strikes a balance between portability and functionality. I envision using it for a variety of tasks, including note-taking, web browsing, email management, and possibly some light...

I been in the market for new drives for my win10 system and I have always had WD blue drives but I been eyeing WD black drives. But the reviews of the reliability are mixed on amazon and best buy reviews. I have one older model of the WD black and I going to install it and test it with smart and...

I'm a long time Microsoft OS user, and have been curious about Chromebooks since they're priced a lot lower than other laptops. In my research I discovered many positive, as well as negative remarks concerning them. My main concern is being locked into Google things, like Chrome browser. If...

Hi! I'm curious if any one here has used any of the W10 recovery options. W10 has several ways to recover from mistakes. W10 has the old stand by Restore to a earlier time, but it has other ways to recover. I would like to hear what experiences members have had with the other recovery options. I...

I signed up for the free Windows 10 upgrade from 8.1 and started the installation process hours ago. Now it's been stuck for over half an hour at configuring settings 9% and 77% overall installation, and I'm worried it won't finish. Is there a safe way to reboot the system and try installation...

I see it says not with XP 64 bit. Will it work with XP 32 bit being transferred to Win7 & Win8 64 bit? Has anyone used this and does it work?

XP: Physical to Virtual & Share Boot Drive w Host? Disk2VHD vs VMWare P2V? XP: Physical to Virtual & Share Drive w Host? Disk2VHD vs VMWare P2V? Physical-to-Virtual - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia My Thinkpad X61T with recent 8GB DDR2 Upgrade: I have an XP Pro 3 instance on a HDD able...

Win 7 was installed on a brand new PC about 3 months ago. This week my screen saver stopped working for no reason at all. I have tried every known fix, all to no avail. Has anybody else had this problem? If so did they find a solution

I currently have W7 RC in dual boot with XPSP2. My system runs a Geforce 7900GTX (with latest drivers) into two identical Viewsonic VP930 monitors, spanning the desktop with no problems. I have previously dual booted XPSP2 on this sytem with ubuntu and found that ubuntu would handle a spanned...