You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

If the BitLocker Keyboard is not working and you cannot log in to Windows 11/10, use these working fixes to resolve the ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

I’ve only got one device left running Windows 10. It's an older tablet PC that I mostly use for media playback. It’s been a reliable little workhorse for years, but it isn’t eligible for Windows 11, ...

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...

When certain prerequisites are not met, the “Enroll Now” option may not appear in Settings → Windows Update on Windows 10. This button is required to join the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, ...

The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool has stopped working on Windows 10 22H2 devices. If you try to launch the tool, it will simply close after showing the Windows logo ...

Is your Windows computer failing to detect your microphone? It's frustrating, especially when you're about to record a video or join a meeting at the last minute. The good news is that this issue is ...

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