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  1. How to Join Windows 11 to Active Directory: A Complete Guide for IT Pros

    Integrating a Windows 11 computer into an Active Directory (AD) environment represents an essential pillar for IT management in modern organizations. While home users might never encounter the need to join a domain, in business, education, and enterprise settings, domain integration is...
  2. KB5064647: Latest Windows 11 AI Image Transform Update for Copilot+ PCs

    Here is a summary of the key points from the Microsoft support article for KB5064647: Image Transform AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0): What is this update? KB5064647 is an update to the Image Transform AI component. It applies to Copilot+ PCs only. What does the Image Transform AI...
  3. Windows 11 25H2 Update Brings Official Bloatware Removal via Group Policy

    Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 11 25H2 update introduces a significant enhancement: the ability to uninstall pre-installed Microsoft Store applications directly through the Group Policy Editor. This development addresses longstanding user concerns about "bloatware"—default applications that...
  4. Microsoft Announces Windows 11 Version 25H2 Launch in Late 2025

    Microsoft has officially announced that the next major update to its operating system will be Windows 11 version 25H2, slated for release in the latter half of 2025. This decision effectively postpones the anticipated launch of Windows 12, aligning with Microsoft's strategy to refine and enhance...
  5. Mastering Hyper-V on Windows 11: The Ultimate Guide to Virtualization Power

    When it comes to Windows 11’s growing suite of built-in tools, perhaps none are as transformative for IT administrators, developers, and power users as Hyper-V. Despite its roots reaching back over a decade, Hyper-V has ascended to new prominence in the latest iterations of Microsoft’s flagship...
  6. SZBOX S9 Tablet Review: Rugged Port-Rich Compact Windows Device

    Nestled within a digital landscape awash with sleek bezels, edge-to-edge screens, and ever-slimmer devices, the arrival of the SZBOX S9 tablet is an unexpected jolt. While the world races towards minimalist aesthetics, this rugged 7-inch device unapologetically bucks the trend, putting utility...
  7. 2025 Guide to Lifetime Software Deals: Save Big on Windows & Office

    Bagging a software bargain has long been a rite of passage for savvy PC users, but in 2025, the stakes and opportunities have rarely been higher. As the software industry continues its relentless pivot from one-time purchases to recurring subscriptions, a new wave of lifetime-license deals...
  8. Discover Hyper-V: The Ultimate Windows Virtualization Solution for Home and Enterprise

    Few experiences in IT are as transformative as discovering the right virtualization technology for your needs, and Microsoft’s Hyper-V—baked seamlessly into Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Server—stands as a game-changer in modern computing. When it comes to building virtual machines or...
  9. How to Disable Windows Settings Access for Better Security and Control

    It’s a universal truth—give someone access to the Windows Settings app, and suddenly your network environment is less a digital utopia and more a Wild West saloon with keyboard cowboys firing off random configurations. Whether it’s a curious intern, a well-meaning spouse, or that legendary...
  10. How to Pause Windows 10 & 11 Updates for Peace of Mind During Patch Tuesday

    It’s the second Tuesday of the month—a day known to seasoned Windows warriors as Patch Tuesday, when Microsoft’s well-meaning engineers unleash a monthly rollercoaster of updates, fixes, and, let’s be honest, the occasional gremlin. For most users, letting Windows Update do its automatic thing...
  11. Ultimate Guide: Replicating Windows 11 Pro Features on Windows 11 Home with Free Tools

    Windows 11 Pro boasts a suite of advanced features tailored for business and power users. However, many of these functionalities can be replicated on Windows 11 Home using free third-party tools. This approach not only saves costs but also offers flexibility in customizing your system. Below, we...
  12. Unlock Windows Pro Features on Home: Free Tools for Savvy Users

    Below is an in-depth exploration of how savvy Windows Home users can bypass expenditure on Windows Pro’s add-ons by employing a suite of free tools. The discussion examines key differences between Windows Home and Pro, outlines alternative software solutions that mirror Pro functionalities, and...
  13. Why Hyper-V is the Top Hypervisor for Windows Users

    Virtualization is no longer a luxury reserved solely for data centers and enterprise giants—it’s become the bread and butter of both IT professionals and enthusiastic home lab builders alike. Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor, a native component in Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Windows Server, has...
  14. Upgrade from Windows Home to Pro: Unlock Advanced Features

    Are you still on Windows Home and dreaming of the added features of Windows Pro? Maybe you’re craving Remote Desktop, BitLocker encryption, or the ability to join your PC directly to a domain. Whatever your motivation, upgrading your Windows Home operating system to the Pro edition unlocks a...
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    Can't add a valid rule to win 11 firewall

    I use win 11 latest update, when i try to add an inbound or outbound rule i don't get an error message but the rule shows as in the image attached. I have 2 computers with windows 11 pro and they both act the same. I don't use any virus software besides defender. Any suggestions ? any solutions...
  16. Windows 11 Cannot appear to install Media Feature Pack in Windows 11 Pro 23H2

    General information I am running Windows 11 Pro 23H2. Settings > System > About shows: 'Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1020.0" The problem When I try to run the PS Remote Play installer, I get the following: "To use PS Remote Play, update your computer's OS to the...
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    winre.wim file missing - need help restoring

    Hello, I'm currently fighting a problem related to Windows Update and the update named 0x80070643. While doing research on this problem, I discovered that winre is not only disabled, but the winre.wim file is missing. Is there a straight-forward way to to rebuild/restore this file? I do not...
  18. Windows believes Tile App is a virus

    Tile App is being flagged by Windows 11 Pro as a potential virus, and yet nothing can be done to prevent this error showing.
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    Recent folders in quick access menu

    Does anyone know how Windows chooses which recent folders to display in the File Explorer's Quick Access menu? My software continuously displays slightly older folders, not the most recent ones. It randomly will add a new one however. I've tried opening folder several times in a row and it...
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 Home - can't update the OS

    Hello, I'm wanting to upgrade from Win10 Home to Pro, so I went to the start area and entered Update, then clicked "Check for updates". The screen that popped up had a few icons in the upper right-hand corner, one being Windows Update. Below those words I see Attention needed. When I click...