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Windows 8.1 in EGA graphics mode
Windows 8.1 graphics get bit-crushed into working in 40-year-old EGA graphics mode

By Mark Tyson Published

Tech enthusiast gets Windows 8.1 to install on a system restricted by the ancient (1984) EGA graphics standard.

Windows
Windows 7 laptops
Zero-day Windows NTLM hash vulnerability gets patched by third-party

By Christopher Harper Published

A 0-day file explorer exploit that can steal a user's NTLM credentials gets an unofficial patch, documentation from 0patch.

Cybersecurity
Steam logo
Steam drops Windows 7 and 8 support with the latest client

By Jowi Morales Published

No more Steam for Windows 7 8 holdouts.

PC Gaming
Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
How to Fix a Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

By Ed Tittel Published

There are few things more frustrating than receiving Windows 10 or 11's Blue Screen of Death or BSOD. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to diagnose and resolve the problem.

Windows
Windows 7
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
Back Up Data in Windows
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.

Windows
Windows Desktop Gadgets
Why You Should Use Desktop Gadgets Instead of Widgets in Windows 11 or 10

By Ed Tittel Published

First introduced in Vista, Desktop Gadgets stay on the desktop at all times, unlike widgets which hide behind a click. Here’s how to use them and why.

Windows
Windows 7
Valve Prepares to Kill Steam Gaming on Windows 7 and 8

By Mark Tyson Published

Valve will end support for Steam on Windows 7 and 8 PCs in January 2024. There are still 1.9% of Steam users on the older operating systems.

Cloud Gaming
Windows 11
Microsoft Admits Pushing Windows 11 Upgrade Offers to Ineligible PCs

By Mark Tyson Published

Microsoft has admitted that ineligible devices were being offered Windows 11 upgrades. Those that accepted the upgrade invite couldn’t complete the process.

Windows
Windows 11 New Search Box
Latest Windows 11 Preview Build Adds Search Box to Taskbar

By Avram Piltch Published

Microsoft has been testing this feature this September, but now it's in the release preview build which means it will come to the release build soon.

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