How to tell which version of Windows you have
Ask someone which version of Windows they have, and they might already know if it’s Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11. (By the way, if you’re on Windows 7, we recommend upgrading—it’s […]
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How to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 11
When you boot your Windows 11 PC into safe mode, drivers and certain features are disabled. This allows you to troubleshoot what may be causing issues for your PC. Perhaps the simplest […]
How to install Android apps on your Windows 11 PC
Android apps for Windows 11 are expected to officially launch later this month, but an early Windows 11 preview build offers a sneak peek of what you can expect with apps supplied […]
Windows 11 quietly adds subscription info to Settings
Microsoft’s Settings menu within Windows 11 has taken a quiet, significant step forward with the addition of subscription information, though it’s still incomplete. Nevertheless, it provides a handy starting point to understand […]
Finally upgrading an older PC to Windows 10 or 11? Don’t skip this time-saving step
So you’re ditching Windows 7 or 8 at last. That’s a good call, as the former got deep-sixed over two years ago, and the latter faces the same fate next year. Windows […]
How to downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10
Plenty of people like Windows 11, but if you’re not one of them, don’t worry. You can go back to Windows 10. That’s right—even if you bought a computer with Windows 11 […]
3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC
Wayne Watson asked for advice about backing up his PC. First I’ll give you six great reasons to back up your PC: Hardware failure (especially your hard drive or SSD). Ransomware. Theft. Fire. […]
Is your Windows product key reusable? Here’s how to find out
You might know your version of Windows (i.e., Windows Home or Windows Pro), and hopefully you knew how to get Windows for cheap or even free, but do you know if it’s […]
How to quickly connect to Bluetooth devices in Windows 11
Just a few months ago, I asked when Windows 11 would stop screwing up the little things. Obviously, it was a rhetorical question because hatred alone can’t fuel immediate change, even if […]
How to sideload unsupported Android apps in Windows 11
Microsoft spent years trying to make its own mobile operating system work, but that’s in the past, and now it’s all-in with Android. Microsoft makes Android-powered Surface phones, helps you connect Android […]
