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New Windows file system option supports up to 35 petabyte volumes — ReFS appears in latest Insider build
By Mark Tyson published
The newest insider builds of Windows 11 are allowing users to create and clean install onto freshly formatted NTFS (Default) or ReFS partitions

How to Zoom in and Out in Windows 11 or 10
By Avram Piltch published
Get a closer look at text and images either in your browser or in any window.

How to Restart Windows Explorer in Windows 11
By Avram Piltch published
After making registry changes or to fix errors, you might need to restart Windows' UI.

How to Take Screenshots in Windows 11 or 10: Regions, Full Pages, Delayed Shots and More
By Avram Piltch last updated
Capture your entire desktop, a single window, a region or a scrolling area.

Windows 11 Insider builds offer FAQs based on your PC's specs
By Hassam Nasir published
The latest Windows 11 Insider Build includes an FAQ list that can help you assess the performance of your PC's specifications, though it needs more depth than just the basics.

How to Find a Windows 11 or 10 Product Key
By Avram Piltch last updated
If you plan to reinstall Windows 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.

How to Disable Windows Web Search and Speed Up Your PC
By Avram Piltch last updated
Stop Windows from pulling up web results when you just want files and apps.

Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice
By Avram Piltch published
Many donateable PCs can’t run Windows 11. Should non-profits still be giving them away? Should they install Linux instead?
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