This is one of the worst Windows security update bugs in recent memory. A few Windows 11 users have been affected by a bug from the latest Windows 11 security update, which resulted in their PCs refusing to turn on. According to an AskWoody forum post, there were reports that some devices encountered an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME”Continue Reading
Here is the solution If you’re trying to shut down your Windows 11 PC but it just won’t do it, here is a solution. Last Tuesday, Microsoft released the first ‘Patch Tuesday’ updates of the year for Windows 11 and Windows 10. What the release notes don’t say is that the update also reportedlyContinue Reading
A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to Copilot functionality. The button was first noticed by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While inactive, its placementContinue Reading
For productivity, entertainment, and simply a better user experience, look to these services that don’t cost a thing. If been a Windows user for as long as 20+ years, you’ve used a wide range of programs — many of which are long defunct (remember MSN Messenger?) — and some that have maintainedContinue Reading
When the initial version of Copilot made its way to Windows 11, it was received with a lukewarm reaction, with many criticizing Microsoft for the underwhelming implementation, particularly for the poor integration with Windows. Now, a few years later, Copilot for Windows is a proper app with a bunch of usefulContinue Reading
Comparing and contrasting Microsoft’s operating systems After 10 years, Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 is finally coming to an end. For most people who are still using Windows 10, the most obvious step is to upgrade to Windows 11, which includes lots of slick new features and design choices that bring itContinue Reading
Google has launched a new search app for Windows 11 which is already being likened to the Spotlight found in macOS. There is also Windows 10 support, but this may not be the case for very much longer given the operating system’s days are numbered. This is a wide-ranging search tool, and, despite Google’s heritage, it isContinue Reading
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, you’ll most likely end up buying one that runs on Windows 11 Home or Pro. However, regardless of the edition, the feature set will mostly be the same. You get a host of features on both editions, and almost all ofContinue Reading
Microsoft has released a new Canary build of Windows 11, and among the additions is the arrival of AI actions in File Explorer. The company implores users to “leverage[e] the power of AI” to summarize documents and edit images directly from File Explorer new AI Actions context menu entry. For Microsoft, this is the highlightContinue Reading
It can be annoying to constantly run out of space on your Windows computer without knowing the culprit. However, sometimes the offenders can be files and folders that have grown too large for your storage to handle. Let’s look at what they are and how to keep them in checkContinue Reading