How to turn on Microsoft Windows’ built-in ransomware protection
Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the attacker to unlock the data. In other words, your files […]
Tag: Windows
Newbie’s guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it, how to set it up
BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it […]
How to install the Copilot app for Windows 11
Instead of integrating Copilot as a function in Windows, Microsoft has presented its AI assistant as a new app. The app seems to automatically install itself onto your machine via the monthly […]
Windows 11’s Start Menu finally embraces your iPhone
Bringing together Windows and the Apple iPhone has been an agonizing journey. Microsoft is taking another step to connect the two, providing a consistent UI and file sharing between the two platforms […]
Yes, you can still use floppy disks with Windows 11! Here’s how
Setting up the 3.5-inch floppy drive The 3.5-inch floppy drive you receive will be a plug-and-play device, so it should “just work.” But a few common problems might trip you up. These […]
6 things that annoy every Windows PC user
Whether you’re being forced to reboot your PC after an essential update or the boot process is moving at a snail’s pace, sometimes Windows can be very disruptive to your workflow. If […]
How to prevent Windows Defender from ruining your gaming performance
Microsoft Windows Defender is the default security feature on every Windows 11 PC. It’s one of the OS’s most useful features because it works continuously in the background to detect and prevent […]
10 Stunning Windows Themes to Elevate Your Desktop
Over the years, I’ve tried more Windows themes than I can count. Most were “meh” at best. But every once in a while, I stumble across an absolute gem that makes me […]
Windows 11’s Auto HDR works again, but you have to manually update first
Back in December, Microsoft released an update for Windows 11 24H2 that caused issues with Auto HDR, resulting in unexpected behavior ranging from incorrect colors to flat-out system crashes. At the time, […]
10 Must-Have Windows Apps Everyone Should Install
I’ve been on a mission to find the best apps in the Microsoft Store, and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. I tried out hundreds of apps, and most of them […]
