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Microsoft backtracks on new Recall feature
By Jeff Butts published
Days before Copilot+ laptops ship to customers, Microsoft has addressed security and privacy concerns centered around one of the AI features developed for the platform.
How to manage Windows Updates with WinGet (Microsoft.AppInstaller)
By Ed Tittel published
Use this command-line tool to get your updates.
Door slammed on last remaining easy Windows 11 local account setup workaround
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft blocks the last easy way to bypass an online account requirement when setting up a new Windows 11 PC.
How to try Windows 11’s Recall AI feature right now, even on unsupported hardware
By Albacore published
If you’re curious about how Microsoft’s Recall feature works, here’s a way to run it right now either on an older Arm-powered laptop or, via emulation, on an x86 PC.
How to Fix an INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE BSOD in Windows 11 or 10
By Ed Tittel last updated
Diagnose and fix the INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE stop code, which results when Windows can't boot from your drive.
How to Fix IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Errors in Windows 11 or 10
By Ed Tittel last updated
If your computer is blue screening and giving you the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error, follow these steps to solve the problem.
How to build an automated NASA wallpaper switcher
By Les Pounder published
Using Python on Windows 10 or 11 we create an automated wallpaper switcher using NASA’s free resources.
Microsoft shot real lasers through a window to make Windows 10's wallpaper
By Mark Tyson published
Mirrors, lasers, and smoke machines were used by designer Bradley Munkowitz (GMUNK).
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