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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes critical Windows bugs, Word exploit
On Patch Tuesday in September, Microsoft eliminated a total of 59 security vulnerabilities. Among them are five vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
How-To
Windows: The best tools for maintenance, troubleshooting and analysis
Microsoft Sysinternals provides the best tools you need to analyze and troubleshoot Windows systems.
News
Microsoft is killing third-party printer drivers in Windows 11
The time for proprietary printer drivers in Windows is coming to an end. Instead, Windows will manage all printers with a few universal drivers.
News
Microsoft finally took our advice and Paint will be better for it
Microsoft is testing background removal within Microsoft Paint, the great Magic Select tool that Microsoft originally built into Paint 3D.
Tip
Microsoft's free new developer app is handy for PC nerds, too
Microsoft has published a preview of the open source Dev Home app for Windows PCs. It's aimed at developers — but also contains some widgets that are interesting for home users.
News
Is Starfield crashing constantly? Your PC's processor could be why
Frequent crashes in the Starfield could be due to the Ryzen processor installed. When will Bethesda find a fix?
Tip
How to save Windows screenshots to OneDrive automatically
OneDrive offers 5GB of free cloud storage for all Microsoft accounts. Screenshots can be automatically saved and synchronized in the OneDrive Sync folder.
Tip
Turn your PC into a voice recorder with this simple free software
With one click, you can record audio using Microsoft's sound recorder.
News
MSI update fixes rampant Windows 11 blue screen crashes
Finally, there's an MSI BIOS that eliminates endless Windows 11 blue screens of death after a recent update.
News
Windows 11 will stop forcing Edge on users, but only in Europe
A recent Windows 11 change will let links in the Start search bar and other areas of the OS open in the default browser, whatever that might be.
Tip
How to show seconds on Windows 11's taskbar clock
It's now possible to display seconds in the Windows 11 taskbar. Here's how.
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Convert MBR to GPT Without Losing Data in Windows
The correct method could make converting an MBR disk to a GPT disk easy and efficient. Pick and follow the suitable way with a simple guide to successfully convert your disk from MBR to GPT on Windows PC.
News
This weird Windows 11 bug drastically speeds up File Explorer
Windows 11's File Explorer isn't that fast, but with this trick you can make it much more responsive.
News
Microsoft is killing WordPad, a mainstay since Windows 95
Microsoft plans to kill off WordPad in a future Windows release, eliminating a rich text editor it has provided since Windows 95.
Feature
Hey PC gamers: Don't overlook these killer Windows 11 features
Take your gaming to a whole new level with Windows 11's Game Mode, Auto HDR, DirectStorage, and other little-known tools that will improve your experience.
Opinion
Microsoft’s incessant Windows ads are getting out of control
Microsoft continues to experiment with different ways to annoy everyone—and it’s becoming increasingly worse.
Feature
12 simple, secret Windows shortcuts you probably don't know
Plus another helpful 7 Windows shortcuts you likely aren’t using often enough.
Tip
How to turn on Windows Game Mode (and fine-tune its settings)
Windows has a game mode that optimizes the system for maximum performance while gaming.
Tip
How to change Windows 11’s Start menu layout
In Windows 11 you have the ability to adjust the layout of the start window according to your individual preferences.
News
Finally, common Windows 11 settings won’t be hard to get to
The Settings app in Windows 11 is getting a new homepage screen that makes often-used settings far more accessible.