From 7-Zip to Everything, these are the (free!) apps I install first on every Windows laptop and desktop I review because ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

Time is running out for older PCs running Windows 10, with less than a year to go until the operating system gets the axe. If you’ve no interest in buying a new computer, an upgrade to Windows 11 may ...

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

While installing Windows OS through an installation media, we have an option to select the Windows version or edition, such as Windows Pro, Windows Home, etc. However, some users can’t choose the ...

Microsoft has mitigated a known issue that caused Windows update failures when installing them from a network share using the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA). WUSA is a built-in ...

Fixes a flaw that impacted the Windows reset and reinstall tools. The patch affects certain versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. To install the patch, head to Windows Update under Settings. Get more ...

Last week, Microsoft released an optional Windows 11 update that brought some new features to the Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen. Unfortunately, that update is wreaking havoc for some users. As ...

With multiple recent Windows updates causing problems for users, Microsoft says that it’s safe to ignore certain updates even ...

Microsoft says the October 2025 updates trigger incorrect end-of-support warnings on Windows 10 systems with active security ...