How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 in 2026 – for free

Microsoft doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices ...

How to use your Windows PC to make and receive phone calls

The Phone Link tool in Windows is a great way to make calls from your desktop or laptop, as long as your phone is nearby.
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The first thing I did on my new Windows PC was run this PowerShell command

This PowerShell script does a few things your PC manufacturer or Microsoft doesn't want to be done!
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Your Windows PC runs dozens of background services you never asked for, and most can go

Not every background service deserves to stay.

5 apps I always install on new Windows PCs – and most are free

Finally, Microsoft’s free PowerToys earns a spot on every PC I buy and use. Available freely from the Microsoft Store and ...

Microsoft is offering 25 free games if you buy an eligible Windows 11 PC this holiday

Planning to buy a new Windows 11 PC? Microsoft is sweetening the deal with 25 free games for Xbox’s 25th anniversary. Just ...
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Windows 11 can hold up to 2GB extra in RAM on 8GB PCs, Microsoft says

Microsoft says Windows 11 now holds as much as 2GB more active data in RAM, loads Widgets on demand on 8GB PCs and responds ...
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Your Windows 11 PC is always using half its RAM, and that's a good thing

That 10GB of cached memory is there to make your PC run faster.

Your PC could lose Windows Update access in 2027. Here’s what to do

Microsoft's Windows Update certificates expire in May and June 2027. Fortunately, replacement certificates are available.
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Best Free VPN for Windows in 2026: Six Ranked for PC Users

Best VPN Free VPN Best Free VPN for Windows in 2026: Six Ranked for PC Users A Windows PC is usually where people do the most online: banking, work files, big downloads, streaming, and games. A free ...