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A bad driver update bricked my PC—Windows' hidden backup tool fixed it in minutes

This hidden Windows backup tool saved me after a bad driver update; your PC has a built-in time machine just for these ...
Thurrott

Switcher 2026: Minimizing the Microsoft in Windows 11 ⭐

Here’s a curious conundrum: You use Windows 11, but you also want to minimize your use of other Microsoft products and services. In other words, you wish to use Windows as originally intended, as an ...
PCMag

32 Hidden Windows 11 Features You're Probably Not Using (But Should Be)

Windows 11 is full of powerful features and useful tweaks. Take a tour of these off-the-beaten-path options to customize, ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users

Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 Windows security updates. BitLocker is a Windows security feature ...
Windows Central

BitLocker beyond basics: recovery keys, TPM, and enterprise tips

BitLocker is an integral part of Windows 11's security, and it works best when it's configured and managed properly. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
BGR

A Single USB Stick Can Save Your PC - Here's How

USB flash drives were once the best to move files between devices. However, flash drives have largely been made obsolete by the rise of cloud backups and portable SSDs that get the job done much ...
Wired

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close. Microsoft Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 10 KB5075039 update fixes broken Recovery Environment

Microsoft has released the KB5075039 Windows Recovery Environment update for Windows 10 to fix a long-standing issue that prevented some users from accessing the Recovery environment. The Windows ...
techtimes

10 Common Reasons Your Computer Is Running Slow

Discover why your computer is running slow. Learn 10 common slow PC reasons and simple fixes to quickly improve everyday computer performance issues. Pixabay, Pexels A computer running slow can ...
Neowin

Microsoft released important KB5074110, KB5074111 Windows 11 setup and recovery updates

Microsoft last week released new dynamic updates for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5074110 and KB5074111 for setup and recovery. Last week, Microsoft released the first non-security preview update ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows 11 Recovery Drive not detecting USB

If the Windows 11 recovery drive is not detecting the USB device, follow the solutions below. Check the 32 GB recovery image limitation Fully reset the USB using Diskpart Update chipset and controller ...