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How to Download Windows 11 and Install It
By Avram Piltch last updated
You can install from a USB boot drive or ISO file.

Windows Update drops empty 'intepub' folder in system, leaves users scratching heads after April update
By Mark Tyson published
Computer security researchers have been left scratching their heads after applying Microsoft’s latest raft of Patch Tuesday updates - as an 'inetpub' folder has been left behind.

Best Flash Drives 2025: Fast, Spacious, Pocketable USB Storage
By Matt Safford last updated
Today's best flash drives are faster and speedier than ever. We've tested dozens to find the best.

Microsoft says DirectX Raytracing 1.2 will deliver up to 2.3x performance uplift
By Anton Shilov published
Microsoft's DXR 1.2 can unlock additional performance potential of Intel and Nvidia GPUs.

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.

Huawei's Microsoft Windows license for PCs expires this month, company launching PCs with Harmony OS: Report
By Anton Shilov published
Huawei's licenses to install Windows expired this month, so the company will no longer be able to produce and sell PCs with Windows.

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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