Back in May, a report suggested that Microsoft was looking to default-encrypt Windows 11 24H2 Home PCs. This could lead to potential performance loss, even on fast NVMe SSDs, though CPUs can be a different story with AMD touting a massive encryption performance boost (AES-XTS) with its newly released Ryzen 9000 series processors. The problem with this situation […]
Read MoreOnce you’ve unboxed your laptop and charged it for the first time, there are a few essential setup steps you should take. Some of these steps will ensure your computer operates efficiently, while others help keep your data secure. They’ll make sure your laptop is properly set up from the get-go. Install Pending Updates Brand-new […]
Read MoreIt’s a basic task, but you might be surprised at how many options you have for capturing and saving images from your screen in Windows 10. Nearly every computer user needs to take a screenshot at some point. It’s astonishing how long it has taken to perfect this simple act of making an image of […]
Read MoreWhether your computer is experiencing problems, or you just want to get rid of applications that you don’t use anymore, there are lots of ways to uninstall programs on your Windows 10 PC. You can quickly uninstall some programs through the Start menu or via Settings. However, if you want to uninstall some Windows programs, […]
Read MoreIf you’ve run Microsoft’s PC Health Check and been told Windows 11 doesn’t officially support your PC, there’s a chance you need to enable TPM and Secure Boot on your PC. Here’s how. Windows 11 Requires enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot For some PCs, the root of the problem with PC Health Check is that they […]
Read MoreInstalling an operating system on a new PC can be daunting, however, with the right guidance, it is straightforward and quite easy. In this article, we will walk through each step to install Windows 11 on a new PC without any operating system, from preparing the installation media to configuring the system settings. How to install […]
Read MoreKEY TAKEAWAYS Windows 11 has started displaying ads in the Start menu. While we don’t really like to put companies on blast, nobody wants this, and it’s a terrible idea. While ads aren’t yet showing to all users, the roll-out will reach you eventually, so here’s how to turn them off. The Windows 11 Start […]
Read MoreYou can install Windows 11 on your computer either using a DVD or from a USB drive. While both methods work well, the DVD method is somewhat lengthy and more prone to errors. On the other hand, you can easily create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive and use it to install the OS on […]
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 is a subscription-based, cloud-powered productivity platform that helps users achieve more with world-class security. This includes best-in-class productivity applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. But did you know that it’s possible to use Microsoft 365 online for free? Yes, users can use the Office online version for free. What is the difference between Office […]
Read MoreOn Windows 10 (or Windows 11), you can use the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) command to uninstall or install the OneDrive sync client application. Although OneDrive is installed by default on every Windows installation, sometimes you may need to reinstall the client because it is not working correctly or because you don’t use it. Regardless of the reason, […]
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