The only PC maintenance checklist I don’t hate
…Windows updates, too. There's more than just security updates in there. You can sometimes get improved performance or new features (and I don't just mean whatever Microsoft is doing with…
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Microsoft tells Windows Update to chill after years of complaints
Some of the most unfortunate anecdotes surrounding Windows involve unexpected updates. Microsoft is trying to move to a regular schedule to make these horror stories a thing of the past. Microsoft outlined…
Microsoft has finally fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker lockout issue
…If necessary, you or your IT department can perform a Windows update rollback (known as a Known Issue Rollback) to remove problematic updates KB5083769 or KB5082052 from your Windows PC. Note, however…
I rebooted my router and busted Reddit's favorite tech myth
…My Wi-Fi 5 home mesh network still receives firmware updates, but after Netgear informed me that a secondary network I'd used had moved out of support, I've begun looking…
Windows 11 reset: Microsoft pledges more speed, stability, and control
…For now, though, this is what Davuluri is saying about its new "performance, reliability, and craft" mantras: Performance: "We are focusing on making Windows 11 more responsive and consistent, so performance feels…
I tested AVG antivirus. It's proof great AV doesn't need to be pricey
…If you want to manually trigger the update yourself, there’s also a button to check for updates. You can find this by heading to Settings > General > Update . Performance AVG generally gets…
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…Feature Fire TV's biggest update in years and how to deal with it Amazon rolls out a major redesign on Fire TV devices. Here's where all your favorite settings and…
Intel's cheaper, faster new Core Ultra CPUs still have a lot to prove
…solve the problem in conjunction with a Windows update, and washed its hands of the issue. That patch, Intel claimed, could boost performance by up to 25 percent or so on some…
I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
…To be clear, Windows updates are important. Without them, your PC is left open to malware, instability, and performance issues. (That's why the end of Windows 10 support is such a…
Norton Antivirus Plus review: Fantastic security for digital minimalists
…Updates and maintenance Norton automatically updates the virus definitions and app version, but the LiveUpdate feature within the app also lets you manually check for pending updates. It looks for any changes…