At that point, your Microsoft account is used primarily for two things: storing information about your Windows 11 license so you can easily reset the computer without having to manually activate ...

To check if Device encryption is enabled on Windows 11 Home, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Device encryption . On Pro ...

The new Auto-Categorization feature in Microsoft Photos will group your photos into predefined categories, like screenshots or receipts.

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

To install the Windows 11 2025 update (version 25H2) through the Windows Update settings, use these steps: Open Settings. Click on Windows Update. Turn on the "Get the latest updates as soon as ...

How-to Learn how to convert MBR to GPT, switch BIOS to UEFI, and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 10 to run modern games like Battlefield 6.

Even Explorer’s right-click menu has become extremely cluttered since Microsoft split it into two parts in Windows 11, with ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. Reports had suggested Windows 11 security updates were behind some recent SSD issues. is a senior editor and ...

We encountered a peculiar issue where the Hard Drive disappeared in the File Explorer in Windows 11/10. Basically, the drive keeps disappearing from time to time without any apparent reason. We ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers are expected to significantly increase global water consumption in the coming years, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. The report said annual water use ...