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CrowdStrike's CEO finally apologizes after users react angrily to the firm's response to the Windows BSOD apocalypse
By Jez Corden published
Crowdstruck Initially, Crowdstrike seemed to refuse to take responsibility for the outages affecting thousands upon thousands of PCs across the globe today.
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How to fix your PC's installation using five effective methods on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it fixed! Check out these five effective ways to repair most Windows 11 problems without spending a lot of time troubleshooting.
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Huawei's Android-free PC alternative for Windows will reportedly ship later this year with a macOS-inspired design
By Kevin Okemwa published
HARMONYOS NEXT Huawei might get back to developing its own operating system — HarmonyOS Next for PC to compete with Windows later this year.
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Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
By Zac Bowden published
Menu Enhancements Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.
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How to manage virtual memory on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Advanced config On Windows 11, you can use these instructions to change the virtual memory to boost performance and improve stability using the Settings app and Command Prompt.
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Microsoft issues a temporary workaround for a pesky Windows 11 bug that’s been playing hide-and-seek with your photos for over a month
By Kevin Okemwa published
OH SNAP! Microsoft recently issued a temporary workaround for a bug, preventing users from accessing the Photos app in Windows 11.
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How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Skip If you don't like having a Microsoft account on Windows 11, here's how to get around the problem.
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Opera says the EU Commission's DMA regulation grip should extend to Microsoft Edge’s 'privileged' position on Windows devices to foster fair competition
By Kevin Okemwa published
DESIGNATED GATEKEEPER Opera recently requested the EU General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision not to designate Microsoft Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.
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Microsoft's staff in China will only be allowed to use iPhones at work after September for security reasons
By Kevin Okemwa published
GET AN IPHONE Microsoft staffers in China will soon be forced to ditch their Android phones for iPhones in September 2024 to help "prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks."
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Microsoft begins testing more simplified Windows 11 Taskbar with improved animations and keyboard shortcuts
By Zac Bowden published
Improvements A new Windows 11 preview build is now available for Insiders in the Beta Channel that introduces several interesting improvements to the Taskbar.
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