It seems Microsoft just can’t help itself—it’s set on giving the humble Windows PC an AI-powered shot of adrenaline, and like any unpredictable medical drama, things rarely go as scheduled. After a parade of delays, the tech giant is priming users for a phased debut of the Copilot+ PC display...
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The era of Copilot+ PCs is officially upon us, promising to do for your productivity what espresso shots do for tired journalists—supercharge everything. If Windows has always been where “computing innovation happens first,” Microsoft’s latest muscular AI machines are now flexing with features...
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Pour yourself a tall mug of nostalgia and get ready to bid adieu to a piece of Windows history—Microsoft is sweeping away the cobwebs in its next round of updates, and the victim is none other than the Windows Maps app. That's right, after quietly dutiful service since its debut back in November...
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It’s been a long twelve months of waiting, speculating, and, for a select few Windows insiders: bragging. Now, Microsoft’s highly anticipated AI-powered features for Copilot+ PCs—Recall, improved Windows Search, and Click to Do shortcuts—are rolling out to mere mortals across the globe, one...
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Windows users stared at their C: drives in dismay after April 2025’s Patch Tuesday, only to find a mysterious, empty new folder named “inetpub” lurking at the root of their systems—like some digital tumbleweed blown in by a particularly secretive Microsoft update.
The Folder That Raised...
There’s a particular sort of dread that grips any IT professional when they hear the phrase “Blue Screen of Death.” It’s the same feeling you get when your car makes a noise the mechanic describes as “interesting” or someone from HR says, “Do you have a minute?” And with Windows Server 2025...
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Ask any longtime Windows user about their favorite new feature, and you’re likely to get a response ranging somewhere between “I just want it to stop updating during dinner” and “Why did they move the Task Manager again?” But beneath the memes and groans, Microsoft’s steady churn of updates is...
Cue the sound of countless IT managers, frazzled students, and caffeine-addled journalists breathing a sigh of relief: the taskbar calendar clock—the humble sentinel of many a Windows workflow—has returned to Windows 11. Yes, after three years and enough online petitions to fill a blockchain...
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Windows 11 users, ever get the nagging feeling your computer just gave birth to something peculiar after a monthly update? That sense of “what the heck is this empty folder doing here, and is it watching me sleep?” Welcome to the saga of the mysterious 'inetpub' folder—cropping up like a digital...
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Something strange is happening on the C: drive of millions of PCs worldwide, and it’s not a ghost in the machine. If you’ve recently updated your Windows 11 system and discovered an unfamiliar, empty folder named ‘inetpub’ sitting quietly in the corner like a wallflower at a prom, you’re not...
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Windows Recovery Environment Update: The Mysterious "Failure" That Isn't
When it comes to Windows updates, users are no strangers to error codes and installation mishaps. But sometimes, updates can throw a curveball: an error message that looks serious but isn't. The latest example of this...
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Windows Server 2025 has hit a snag that could send ripples through countless enterprise networks by jeopardizing one of its most critical components—the domain controllers. Microsoft recently disclosed that following a restart, affected domain controllers might load the default firewall profile...
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In the digital revolution of 2025, free AI chatbots have evolved far beyond their initial role as simple conversation partners. Today, they serve as research aides, developers' assistants, creative collaborators, and even personal companions—all while emphasizing performance, security, and...
In 2025, artificial intelligence has leaped far beyond simple scripted responses. AI-powered chatbots have become indispensable across industries—from customer service and healthcare to content creation and workplace productivity. For Windows users, this means an exciting era where smart...
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update for March 2025 has once again put security squarely in the spotlight. In this release, Microsoft has rolled out over 50 security patches that include fixes for six dangerous zero-day vulnerabilities already being exploited in the wild. As always, this...
Microsoft 365 Apps to Prompt OneDrive Backups for Windows Users
In a move set to impact countless Windows users worldwide, Microsoft is gearing up to nudge its loyal Microsoft 365 app users towards a safer future for their files. Starting mid-March 2025, familiar apps like Word, Excel, and...
From Battery Drain to AI Copilot: The State of Windows in 2025
The Windows landscape continues to evolve—and not always in ways you might expect. Between ways to trim battery-draining culprits in Task Manager, a surprising loyalty to Windows 10 in the gaming world, and Microsoft’s ambitious...
MSTSC now asking for password. No changes except Upgraded to Windows 2025 domain. It is now stating the system administrator does not allow the use of saved credentials to log on to the remote computer because its identity is not fully verified. Please enter new credentials.
The digital battleground has evolved, and so have the tools designed to protect your Windows PC. In 2025, staying secure means selecting antivirus software that not only blocks malware and phishing attempts but also works harmoniously with your system without slowing it down. Drawing from expert...