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Windows 11

How to Get Windows 11 or Windows 10 for Free (or Under $20)

By Scharon Harding, Avram Piltch published

Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $139 for Windows 11 or 10 Home. Here's how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

How to Check Your PC’s Specs in Windows

How to Check Your PC’s Specs in Windows

By Brandon Hill published

Here are some quick ways to easily find out what components are installed inside your computer.

Windows on Arm Dev Kit

Microsoft’s Windows on Arm Dev Kit Costs $599

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Microsoft's $599 Windows Dev Kit 2023 is a purpose-built box for developers to build apps for Windows on Arm

How to Use Windows Command Prompt

How To Perform Common Tasks in Windows Command Prompt

By Les Pounder published

Windows may have a wonderful GUI, but under the hood, we can use a powerful command prompt to get many jobs done much faster.

The Windows 95 shutdown screen

Windows 95 JavaScript App Runs on Basically Any Platform

By Ian Evenden last updated

Web dev cooks up operating system from the distant past, makes it available as educational app

Xbox Gamebar Screen Recording in Windows 11

How to Screen Record in Windows 10 or Windows 11

By Avram Piltch published

Grab a video screen capture with Windows' built-in tools or get a more specific part of your desktop with OBS.

Faster gaming in Windows 11

Microsoft Provides New Performance Tips for Windows 11 Gamers

By Mark Tyson published

Microsoft discusses the implications of toggling off these security features but now appears to officially approve of them being turned off – at least during a gaming session.

Gamer

Windows 11 Users Complain of Nvidia GeForce Issues After 22H2 Feature Update

By Mark Tyson published

Nvidia is investigating the complaints of users across its forums, on Reddit, and on the Tom’s Hardware forums too. There are workaround but we hope a patch or hotfix is delivered ASAP.

Windows 11 22H2 Update

Windows 11's 22H2 Update: Here Are the New Features

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Windows 11's first annual update, 22H2, is here with features in the Start menu, File Explorer, accessibility, gaming, security and more.

Windows 11

How to Get the Windows 11 22H2 Update

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Windows 11's first annual update, 22H2.

Windows 10 Overheating

How to Keep Your CPU Running Cool in Windows

By Les Pounder published

A little preventative action can keep your PC running cool and smooth.

How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly

How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly

By Les Pounder published

A smooth running system will bring months of productivity / entertainment. Keep your rig running smooth with just a little work.

Microsoft

Scammers Distribute Fake Microsoft Office USB Sticks With Malware

By Anton Shilov published

Fraudsters send fake Microsoft Office USB drives to gain PC access and demand ransom.

Factory Reset a Windows 10 or 11 PC

How to Factory Reset a Windows 10 or 11 PC

By Andrew E. Freedman published

Whether you're having technical issues or errors, are preparing to sell your PC, or things just aren't running right, it may be time to reset Windows 10 or 11.

Windows 11

Microsoft Now Sells Windows 11 Licenses Directly to PC DIYers

By Mark Tyson published

Windows 11 Home and Pro licenses are now available direct from Microsoft at $139 and $199, respectively. Until recently, you would have had to buy Windows 10, then do an upgrade instead.

Bypass Windows 11 TPM

How to Bypass Windows 11's TPM, CPU and RAM Requirements

By Avram Piltch, Les Pounder published

Use simple utilities to install or upgrade Windows 11 on any PC, regardless of its TPM status or hardware.

Windows 11 Clean Install

How to Download a Windows 11 ISO File and Do a Clean Install

By Avram Piltch published

You can install from a USB boot drive or ISO file.

Windows 11

Sidestep Windows 11's Microsoft Account Requirement With Rufus Beta

By Mark Tyson published

As well as offering the option to skip Microsoft Account sign-in, the latest edition of Rufus has options to swerve secure boot and TPM requirements, minimum RAM and storage requirements, and more.

Windows 11

Microsoft Disables Windows 10 and 11 Downloads in Russia

By Mark Tyson published

Perhaps it is more surprising that Microsoft has taken so long to withdraw Windows ISO file availability in the wake of its official statement regarding Russia sanctions in early March.

How to Find WIndows 10 or 11 Product Keys

How to Find a Windows 10 or 11 Product Key

By Avram Piltch published

If you plan to reinstall Windows 10 or 11 or take an existing license and use it on a new PC, you'll need the product key which is hidden on your current computer.

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