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Hidden System32 programs most Windows users have never seen

Tech pro ThioJoe reveals hidden System32 programs in Windows and explains what they actually do behind the scenes. China launches nuclear-capable test missile in Pacific hours after Australia signs ...
PC World

Why you should be using Windows Hello to secure your PC

Modern Windows PCs often include some kind of biometric hardware, mainly in the form of facial recognition (using infrared cameras) or fingerprint scanning. Both of these features let you use Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases Windows repair tool to remove CrowdStrike driver

Microsoft has released a custom WinPE recovery tool to find and remove the faulty CrowdStrike update that crashed an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices on Friday. On Friday, CrowdStrike pushed out ...
GameSpot

Finally, Deleting (Part Of) System32 Can Actually Fix Your Computer

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. A CrowdStrike update that caused thousands of computers and servers ...
PC World

7 ways Windows 11 collects your data – and how to opt out

As of 2024, Windows now collects more data about you than ever before, and it’s a real point of concern for privacy enthuasists. It’s not just that the recently announced Recall feature is a privacy ...
ZDNet

How to join Microsoft's Windows Insider Program (and why you should)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Wired

This Microsoft Add-On Is the Ultimate Windows 11 Customization Tool

There's no shortage of utilities to tweak, customize, and modify Windows, but one of the best utilities is made by Microsoft itself. PowerToys is a free and powerful customization tool for Windows 11, ...
Lifehacker

Use This Windows 11 Key to Enter Dozens of Hidden Keyboard Shortcuts

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. The Windows key is your gateway to your PC's ...
Gizmodo

The 8 Most Annoying Things About Windows 11 and How Microsoft Could Make It Better

The latest Windows 11 security update finally allows you to delete Microsoft Edge, but somebody needs to tell Microsoft to stop putting ads in its OS. Reading time 3 minutes We’ve all been there ...
Ars Technica

Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware

Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attacks that targeted a vast array of organizations with a previously undocumented tool, the software ...
Computerworld

The best ways to share files between Windows PCs

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?