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Windows 11 Desktop Watermark Might Come to Unsupported PCs
By Mark Tyson published
This is an irksome move by Microsoft, but it only needs a quick Regedit and a restart to banish it, though the usual warnings about Regedit and backups apply.
![Shutterstock image of an M.2 SSD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BnCwPMDKdik8yUiT3K5MWb-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft DirectStorage API Now Available on Windows PCs
By Francisco Pires published
But a crucial feature for gaming will take longer to implement.
![Data wipe with pencil eraser](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HL8wKR9RNe2vj6gM7rFFNm-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Confirms Windows Wiping Tool Leaves User Data on Disk (Updated)
By Mark Tyson published
After a Reset or Wipe on affected Windows PCs, personal files are left behind in Windows.old, including unencrypted Bitlocker data and OneDrive synced files.
![Fixed storage disks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HppbG2botUAbXgVrwduzfX-320-80.jpg)
Windows 11 KB5008353 Might Finally Fix Disk Performance Issues
By Mark Tyson published
KB5008353 appears to put the final nail in Windows 11's slow disk coffin, as well as deliver important fixes to Bluetooth, multi-display, and zombie icon issues.
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Microsoft Says Windows May Need up to 8 Hours to Update
By Ian Evenden last updated
Windows devices miss out on updates because they're not connected for long enough, an MS blog post concludes
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Windows 11 Upgrades Blocked by Intel SST Audio Driver
By Ian Evenden published
Windows 11 is sounding kind of blue after a driver incompatibility blocks devices from upgrading.
![The ECS LIVA Mini Box QC710 Desktop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8NdeRVoe8XjYvVmeeP2f3X-320-80.jpg)
LIVA QC710 Windows on ARM Devkit Revealed
By Ian Evenden published
The ECS LIVA Mini Box QC710 Desktop is available from the Microsoft store.
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Windows 10 Update Force Installs Health Check for Windows 11
By Brandon Hill published
KB5005463 is force installing the PC Health Check tool on Windows 10 PCs.
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