user rights

Windows 11 is once again shifting the browser battleground, but this time, the dramatic change is reserved only for those in Europe. The move brings a long-standing user request—respected browser choices—directly into the operating system’s daily workflow, at least for a select group. As of a...

For Windows 11 users, the tug-of-war between operating system defaults and user choice has been a recurring theme, often centered around Microsoft's persistent efforts to funnel web activity through its own Edge browser. In a recent twist, however, Windows 11 users in Europe are now experiencing...

The escalating battle over default browsers in Windows has reemerged as one of the central antitrust stories shaping the digital marketplace, after Opera filed a formal complaint with Brazil’s competition authority (CADE) accusing Microsoft of unrelenting anticompetitive tactics to bolster...

The escalation of generative AI technologies over the past few years has revolutionized how individuals and organizations create, automate, and interact with digital content. Yet, this surge in adoption comes at a moment of elevated concern about how personal and sensitive data is managed within...

The promise of unlimited digital storage has transformed how people safeguard treasured memories and essential work. Cloud storage solutions like Microsoft OneDrive, Google Photos, iCloud, and Dropbox have subtly woven themselves into daily routines, creating a sense of security that every...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Windows operating systems, a recent incident has thrust Microsoft’s user policies into the spotlight, sparking heated debate across social media, forums, and mainstream tech outlets. On June 17th, a Windows 11 user shared a deeply frustrating experience on...

As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, a significant debate has emerged regarding Microsoft's decision to cease updates for the widely used operating system. The KDE community, known for its development of the Plasma desktop environment, has launched a campaign...

From the moment Microsoft announced Windows 11's system requirements, the very relationship between users and Windows PCs entered uncharted waters. No longer was upgrading the operating system merely a question of software compatibility or performance. Instead, the introduction of mandatory...

Meta's recent announcement that it will begin training its AI models on the publicly available data of users from the European Union marks a significant development in the landscape of AI training data regulation and user privacy. This move aligns Meta with other major AI players like Microsoft...

The recent emergence of the "inetpub" folder in Windows 11 systems has stirred a mix of curiosity and concern among users and IT professionals alike. Introduced as part of Microsoft's April 2025 cumulative update, this seemingly innocuous, empty directory located at the root of the system drive...

Microsoft is venturing boldly into the realm of “agentic” AI—not just answering your questions, but rolling up its digital sleeves to complete tasks on your behalf. For its 50th birthday, Copilot has evolved into a true multitasker that can browse most websites, integrate with popular travel and...

You know you’re in for a thrilling day at the IT office when Task Scheduler, that stalwart guardian of automation, suddenly goes on strike and refuses to do your bidding for want of permissions. Few things are as demoralizing as seeing “no permission to disable, create, run, or change Task...

If you thought zombies only haunted apocalyptic horror flicks and discount Halloween shops, think again—because Microsoft Copilot, the not-so-humble AI assistant, is here to prove the walking dead are now a feature in your operating system, too. And much like its B-movie counterparts, no matter...

Mozilla has made waves in the tech community by updating Firefox’s Terms of Use amid growing user concerns about data privacy. In a move designed to ease confusion and address community feedback, Mozilla has replaced language that once appeared to grant the company broad ownership rights over...

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) development is soaring and data privacy concerns pulse at an all-time high, Microsoft finds itself in a tight spot. Recently, the tech giant has faced serious accusations regarding its practices with customer data, specifically that it may be using...

Dear people of the Windows forum. I came in here to learn how to use my Windows system. I switched to windows from Linux because I, due to being an avid gamer, want to eliminate all compatibility issues and decided to try to embrace the MS Windows system. One condition for me is that I can...

What is the best way to read a files owner and permissions, create a new file then apply those permissions without using the subprocess method or command line icacls etc.

why does windows have decision when to update my PC needed to use my computer and windows decided to install updates REALY IT BELONGS TO ME NOT WINDOWS

I have been quite confused between use of terms, e.g. administrat , owner and such I have upgrqaded to Windows 10 in the hope that I would have the highest administrative status.. On nearly every occsion I seem to fit the bill but recently I have been faced,from time to time, with THIS...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.1023 (KB5003214) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue with the just-in-time (JIT) behavior of...