Windows 11’s Recall AI feature could be a privacy nightmare
At its Build 2024 conference, Microsoft unveiled a new AI trick for Windows PCs—one that can help users locate or remember details from their digital past. It could be looking for a […]
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 upgrade pleas get even more desperate
When Windows 11 arrived on the market in October 2021, it was supposed to revolutionize the popular operating system. Unfortunately for Microsoft, many users still prefer Windows 10 as the better option […]
Should you enable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11?
There are a whole bunch of ways you can make your games and apps run better in Windows 11. But one of the simplest ways, in theory, is to enable hardware-accelerated GPU […]
Dolby Digital audio support is disappearing from Windows 11
One of the less pleasant news in this autumn’s major upgrade of Windows 11 (24H2) is that the built-in support for Dolby Digital audio is removed. If you have files that use […]
Surprise Windows 11 update drops with helpful goodies galore
On May 29, Microsoft began rolling out an unscheduled update for Windows 11. Patch KB5037853 is currently still optional, but the changes are expected to be applied to everyone during June’s Patch […]
Is your taskbar suddenly crashing? Blame the latest Windows update
This week, Microsoft rolled out a surprise update to Windows 11 with the designation KB5037853. This update — optional for now, but expected to be rolled out of all users next Patch […]
How to keep app volumes consistent in Windows 11
Whether you’re watching a feature film or a television show, you’ve probably noticed big fluctuations in volume levels, especially when a commercial break pops up and nearly shatters your eardrums. Fortunately, you […]
Microsoft blocks popular method to install Windows 11 sans account
Before PC users can enjoy everything Windows 11 has on tap, they must first enter an e-mail address that’s linked to a Microsoft account. If you don’t have one, you’ll be asked […]
Windows 10 gets its first beta in three years
The bell is tolling for Windows 10, with the much-loved operating system going out of official support in October of next year. But with hundreds of millions of users still on the […]
Windows Recall retreat: Screenshots will be opt-in
Microsoft has made a big push for its “Copilot+” program, enhancing Windows with new AI powers enabled by the latest processors and NPUs. But one of the headline features, Recall, immediately raised […]