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How tos WindowsOct 30, 2023Oct 30, 2023

Easiest way to make deleted files unrecoverable in Windows 11 with Cipher

When you delete a file in Windows 11, it is not actually deleted immediately. Instead, the space on the disk that was occupied by the file is marked as free. The file can still be recovered until the free space…

Oct 29, 2023

Windows 11 drops support for more Intel CPUs: Should you be worried?

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft has changed the list of officially supported Windows 11 Intel CPUs again. This time, the company has removed several older processors from the list, including the Intel Xeon E-2104G, Intel Xeon E-2124, Intel Xeon E-2124G, and Intel Xeon E-2126G….

How tos WindowsOct 28, 2023Oct 28, 2023

How to enable the new “Copilot in Windows” settings page in Windows 11

Ali Hasnain

The new “Copilot in Windows” settings page in Windows 11 build 23575 is a central hub where users can manage Copilot settings and preferences. It is currently in preview and is not yet available to all users. The new Copilot…

WindowsOct 25, 2023

Windows 11’s BitLocker feature slows down SSD, drastically

Ali Hasnain

BitLocker is drastically slowing down SSDs in Windows 11. This happens because BitLocker encrypts all SSD data, which requires additional processing power. This leads to a significant performance hit on systems with older or less powerful CPUs. BitLocker can slow…

How tos WindowsOct 23, 2023

How to personalize Windows 11’s Taskbar color

Ali Hasnain

The Windows 11 taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen that contains the Start button, pinned apps, and open windows. By personalizing the taskbar color, you can make your experience more unique and visually appealing. There…

WindowsOct 22, 2023

Microsoft brings back Windows 11’s Mica effect to Microsoft Edge

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft has reintroduced the Mica effect to Microsoft Edge in Windows 11. The Mica material is a design element that allows the desktop background to be subtly visible through the title bar and toolbar of apps. This creates a more…

WindowsOct 20, 2023

Windows 11 now lets users share Wi-Fi passwords using QR codes

Ali Hasnain

The Windows 11 build 25977, released to the Canary Channel on October 18, 2023, lets users share Wi-Fi passwords using QR codes. This is a very convenient feature, as it allows users to easily share their Wi-Fi password with others…

How tos WindowsOct 20, 2023

How to view Windows 11’s update history

Ali Hasnain

View update history on Windows 11 is a feature that allows users to see a list of all updates that have been installed on their device. This includes quality updates, drivers, definition updates, feature updates, and optional updates. There are…

GamesOct 18, 2023

How acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft will affect mobile gaming?

Ali Hasnain

Activision Blizzard officially became part of Microsoft on October 13, 2023, after the UK Competition and Markets Authority gave the deal a final green light. This makes Microsoft the third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony. The acquisition…

WindowsOct 18, 2023

Microsoft to kill Windows 11’s NTLM authentication over security concerns

Ali Hasnain

Windows 11 is set to kill off NTLM authentication, a legacy authentication protocol that is considered to be insecure. NTLM has been around for decades and is used by many applications and services, but it has several vulnerabilities that have…