Windows 11 comes with many hidden features that Microsoft has already built into the system, but hasn’t yet activated for general use. With the ViVeTool program, you can activate those hidden ...

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

While Windows is cool, some folks want to try out Linux to experience the best of both worlds. In the end, they end up dual-booting their PC, where they can have both Windows and Linux OSes existing ...

A number of Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a strange issue where the “New > Folder” option disappears, stopping fresh folders from being created. The glitch is usually fixable with a few quick ...

What just happened? Official support for most Windows 10 editions is set to end on October 14, 2025, causing growing unease among users. One individual has asked a legal team to attempt to compel ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Windows 10 and Windows 11 users who installed last week's April Patch Tuesday updates may have noticed a strange new folder appear on their system drive, or C drive. Also: 10 pesky Windows 11 24H2 ...

Update 4/11: Microsoft has now confirmed that the inetpub folder is created as part of a security update. More information in this article. The Windows April 2025 updates are strangely creating an ...

So you're browsing through your Windows files and notice that a few were marked with an annoying red X. In a panic, you try opening and editing them to see if they've somehow been corrupted. They ...

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