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Microsoft addresses Windows 11's browser choice problem
Windows Insider Build 22509 includes an option to set a default browser that isn't Edge, potentially fixing one of its biggest anti-competitive problems.
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Windows 11 is getting minor (but much-needed) Start and taskbar upgrades
Microsoft added back some tweaks to Windows 11 that users had hoped for, such as the addition of the taskbar clock.
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Windows 10 settings superguide: Get personal with your PC
Changing the wallpaper? There's a lot more to personalizing your Windows 10 PC than that.
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Android on PC showdown: Windows 11 vs. Chromebooks
Android app support promises new ways to enjoy a touchscreen device, be it a Windows 11 laptop or a Chromebook. We delve into the experience on both platforms to see how it pans out.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tip: How to get 3 years of access to hundreds of games for dirt cheap
You can save hundreds on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription with this method. And if your timing is lucky, you'll pay even less to pull it off!
Deal
Grab an Amazon Kindle e-reader for 44% off
Tackle your reading backlog with this deal on Amazon’s popular e-reader. (Its more deluxe sibling is on sale, too.)
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How to record audio files in Windows 10
Whether you want to record voice memos or lay down some tracks, you can do so easily in Windows.
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Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more
Your PC needs virus protection, full stop. No matter how careful you are, some threats can't be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Our top picks will keep you protected.
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DuckDuckGo can stop Android apps from tracking you
The privacy-themed search engine is taking aim at user safety on mobile platforms
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Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?
A few key differences exist between Amazon’s basic e-reader and its upgraded version model. We’ve outlined them here so you can better decided between the two.
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Tested: StartAllBack fixes what we hate about Windows 11
StartAllBack gives Windows 11 an old-fashioned Start menu and taskbar for just a few bucks.
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Microsoft kills desperately needed upgrades for Windows 10 Arm laptops
Microsoft has decided that those users who want to run 64-bit apps on a Windows on Arm PC must use Windows 11, not Windows 10.
How-To
How to encrypt files in Windows
Whether you use Windows Pro's built-in Bitlocker or the free Veracrypt utility, encrypting a file, folder, or drive is an easy way to keep your sensitive documents secure.
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Windows Media Player is getting a long-overdue upgrade
Microsoft is asking Dev Channel testers to try out a new version of the Windows Media Player that will see the Groove Music app killed off for good.
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Windows 10's forgotten November feature update is rolling out now
Microsoft began shipping the Windows 10 November 2021 Update (21H2) today, which PC users can begin asking for via Windows Update.
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The infamous Windows BSOD is going back to blue
The Blue Screen of Death will return in a future Windows 11 update, shedding its recently acquired black facade.
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Microsoft blocks another way to avoid Edge within Windows 11
A Windows 11 Insider build prevents Microsoft Edge links from being routed to third-party browsers via tools like EdgeDeflector. Microsoft said it's preserving "end-to-end customer experiences."
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Windows 11's snazzy new Store app starts rolling out to Windows 10
Windows 11's Microsoft Store app not only looks better, but it supports more types of programs, and now it's coming to Windows 10.
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Windows 10 System Settings superguide: How to adjust sound, notifications, and more
There are a lot of options inside Windows 10's Settings app. This guide helps you sift through the essentials.
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