I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
…And if something goes wrong with a Windows update, I now have the knowledge needed to identify the problem and fix it. Further reading: Must-know Windows 11 security and privacy settings
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Windows 8 is now 15 years old. Here's where it's still being used
…As for government agencies and institutions, they often run proprietary firewalls to guard against security issues and attacks. Nevertheless, caution is advised. To avoid risks, users should always ensure they don't…
Microsoft wants to know what's wrong with Windows. Tell them!
Microsoft is trying to fix persistent problems with Windows -- and wants to know more. Are you in? If you are, Microsoft has a new Feedback Hub for you to try out. Yes…
AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can't keep up
…Users and businesses, especially the latter, are facing two risky developments: first, a new AI-powered malware threat, and second, additional emergency updates from Microsoft fixing critical security vulnerabilities. This combination highlights…
Sync.com review: Superb online device sync and backup
…Choosing the Re-enable option from the dialog fixed the issue temporarily and providing Sync.com full disk access in Security eliminated the issue. This was not an issue in this latest…
Windows 11 users have heard Microsoft's promises before. That's the problem
…I’ve had Windows 11’s annoyances, small and large, grind on me daily. I continually experience the issues that prompted each of those fixes in the bulleted list above. (Technically Copilot…
OneDrive's new image 'Restyle' feature is just more Microslop
…and AI in Windows. Eliminating the Copilot name was just a PR move. It's ultimately wasted effort, when Microsoft should be devoting its resources to everyday issues that need fixing within…
Internxt Drive cloud backup is not only reliable, but also a straight-up steal
…hitch on both Windows and the Mac for over a week, so I give Internxt an A for reliability. That said, there are numerous user reports of issues on the company’s…
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
…Not only will data breaches and hackers stop being immediate threats, but you won’t have to scramble to remember a collection of user name and passwords. That's especially true if…
Google’s best new AI feature is just a really good to-do list
…Daily Brief is accessible to users on Google’s affordable $20-a-month AI Pro plan (AI Ultra users can use it too, of course), and yes, it’s easy to turn…