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Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.
Windows Paint Gets Layers, Transparency, and Auto Background Removal
By Avram Piltch published
Windows 11 users in the Dev or Canary channels can get a new version of Windows Paint with some powerful added features.
Winception: Running Microsoft’s Last Five OSes Simultaneously
By Mark Tyson published
Winception escapade by NTDEV shows Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 running together via nested virtualization.
I’m Sticking With Windows 10, but Microsoft Won’t Stop Nagging Me to Upgrade
By Avram Piltch published
I want to keep my desktop PC on Windows 10, but Microsoft’s attempts to convince me to upgrade to Windows 11 keep getting more aggressive.
Windows 11 to Enhance Refresh Rate Support for Multi-Monitor Configs
By Brandon Hill published
Microsoft makes some slight tweaks to refresh rates for multi-monitor setups.
How To Back Up Your Data in Windows
By Abhishek Mishra published
Want to back up your PC, but are confused about the options present in the Windows OS? Try any of these three methods to safeguard yourself against data corruption and loss.
How to Make a Full System Image Backup in Windows
By Ed Tittel published
Make a disk image file that can give you a perfect restore or even mount as its own drive in Windows.
How to Navigate Windows Without a Mouse or Touchpad
By Abhishek Mishra published
Mouse or trackpad is not working? Check our guide on how to use the keyboard to navigate Windows and use Numpad as a mouse alternative.
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