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Microsoft's Copilot+ PC exclusive features are a bad joke, even for AI fans
By Avram Piltch published
Microsoft is trying to get you to buy a Copilot+ PC based on three exclusive Windows features that nobody wants or needs.
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Boot loop delays Microsoft's forced Windows 11 Version 23H2's rollout
By Christopher Harper published
Microsoft is forced to stall the forced rollout of the buggy Windows 11 2023 Update.
![Companion on the start menu](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GXS8MxYc5hxCYvCgc9h5xh-320-80.png)
How to make your own Windows Companion Start Menu Widget
By Albacore published
Companions can appear on the left or right side of the Start menu. Third party developers make them.
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Microsoft now forces automatic OneDrive backups in clean Windows installs
By Jowi Morales published
OneDrive backup and syncing becomes an opt-out feature for Windows 11.
![CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED BSOD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7FXa43e5ewL5dnYETMzVSV-320-80.png)
How to Fix CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED Errors in Windows
By Ed Tittel published
This error occurs when, as its name says, an important process crashes. Here’s how to diagnose and fix it.
![KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED BSOD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ietMPP9SeowHN3JafXVjwT-320-80.png)
How to Fix the KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED BSOD
By Ed Tittel published
Learn how to diagnose and fix KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED errors in Windows.
![False positive](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mmnTSsdFnYJupqHbu9zvbL-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Defender flags text file containing ‘This content is no longer available.’ as a severe threat
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft Defender marks text files containing 'This content is no longer available.' as a Trojan horse and severe threat.
![Windows 11](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fYhfHKcDSSsp48FF7gaHj4-320-80.png)
Microsoft Account to local account conversion guide erased from official Windows 11 guide
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft really, really wants you to use a Microsoft Account with your Windows 11 PC.
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