How to encrypt your PC’s disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows Phone is back, new Windows 11 bugs, and more

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories about the return of Windows Phones, new Windows 11 bugs, BitLocker controversies, ...
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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...
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Microsoft Says This Free App Speeds Up Your PC With One Click. Does It Work?

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...

Amy Klobuchar Files Papers for Run to Succeed Tim Walz as Minnesota Governor

The Minnesota senator, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, appears set to enter a race that has been transformed by ...

How to Easily Switch from Windows 11 to Linux for Gaming Performance Gains

PC play on Linux now supports DLSS, FSR 4.0, and XSS via the December 2025 GE Proton release, so you keep quality without ...

Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro: I compared both versions, and this one's best for your PC

By comparison, Windows 11 Pro is more expensive, costing around $200 for a full license or $100 to upgrade from Windows 11 Home. I should mention that if you build your own PC from scratch and you ...