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Get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Copilot is more than just an app on Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to get started with the AI chatbot and actions with the app and the integration across the desktop.

How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 10, you have three methods to stop automatic updates and put yourself in charge again to decide when to download and install them, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

How to check your computer uptime on Windows 10
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Do you want to know how long your PC has been running for? Here are four ways to check on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, Control Panel, and Task Manager.

Gears of War: Reloaded — Everything you need to know
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Gears of War: Reloaded is a new remaster of the classic game, and it's coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. Here's everything you need to know.

Get started with Semantic Indexing on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
How-to Windows 11 now comes with Semantic Indexing with AI to make it easier to find files and settings by using a description instead of the actual names.

My best Helldivers 2 Illuminate loadout is insane, but I promise it works
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide Not sure what build you should use against the Illuminate invasion in Helldivers 2? Trust me: this is the best loadout. Here's what it is, and how it works.

How to disable annoying ads on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
On Windows 11, you can use different ways to disable annoying ads from the operating system, and in this guide, I'll show you everything you need to do to minimize advertisements on your computer.

Here's when DOOM: The Dark Ages comes out in your time zone
By Brendan Lowry published
Guide DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.
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