When your PC is acting up, one diagnostic tool at your disposal is the Windows Recovery Environment (or Windows RE). Windows RE offers a series of functions to help you root out whatever is ailing ...

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Windows 11 users experiencing Bluetooth issues can find solutions in this guide. Common problems like pairing failures, choppy audio, and missing toggles are addressed. The article provides ...

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Usually, whenever a new feature comes out for Windows, Microsoft advertises it widely in a blog post to let everyone know. Or if they don't, people discover the feature soon after an update. However, ...

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Are you still using Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop? If so, you need to know this: As of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" phase. What that means is that while Windows ...

Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC, not at it. This week, the company rolled out a Windows 11 update with new Copilot wake words ("Hey Copilot") tasks that start with spoken or typed commands. "We ...

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Q: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? A: Now that the Oct. 14 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no longer provide free ...

As the weather grows colder, residents in apartments with central heating or boiler systems may wonder if they are allowed to keep their windows open when temperatures drop. Public Investigator spoke ...