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I wrote my parents a Windows security checklist that actually worked

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows 11 It's always nice to hear from my parents, but panic texts about Windows security are unnecessary.

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Windows Wrap: LG's McAfee adware shows why Windows 11 needs tighter install controls

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Microsoft stopped LG’s popups this time, but Windows 11 shouldn't allow peripheral makers to install software without your permission.

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10 hidden Windows 11 features Reddit users say everyone should be using

By Mauro Huculak Published

Windows 11 Discover 10 underrated Windows 11 features Reddit users swear by, from Clipboard history and Winget to Sandbox and Reliability Monitor.

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Windows 11 finally lets you remap the Copilot key

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 now includes a native setting to remap the dedicated Copilot key to the Right Ctrl or Context menu key.

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Microsoft pressures LG into stopping McAfee ads from appearing on Windows PCs with LG monitors

By Zac Bowden Published

Microsoft A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.

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Best Windows 11 office tips for freelancers

By Kevin Okemwa Published

Sponsored by Microsoft

This Windows 11 guide shows freelancers how to create the perfect office setup with essential tools and upgrades.

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Bing search hints at LeBron James returning to Miami Heat

By Sean Endicott Published

Apps Google dropped the delisted video fast, but Bing kept the index visible, resulting in more people seeing the video.

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Windows 11's File Properties window is getting the modern WinUI treatment

By Zac Bowden Published

Windows 11 The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

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Analog hobbies are back in style, and Windows PCs could play a big role

By Cale Hunt Published

PC PCs aren't phones, and that's a win for Windows. Will Microsoft lean into the trend?

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Windows 11 inches closer to fixing touchpads and the Start menu

By Sean Endicott Published

Windows 11 Windows 11 will soon have an improved touchpad and Start menu experience. The upgrades are in testing now among Windows Insiders.

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