In June 2025, Microsoft announced that, in June 2026, it would begin deprecating Secure Boot certificates of Windows systems ...

Microsoft says it has resolved a Windows 11 bug that caused some commercial systems to fail to boot with an "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" error after installing recent security updates, with the fix ...

Tech expert ThioJoe introduces Microsoft’s USB toolset that could rescue a failing PC.

Microsoft has released the KB5074105 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 32 changes, including fixes for sign-in, boot, and activation issues. KB5074105 is an optional ...

Microsoft is automatically replacing boot-level security certificates on Windows devices before they start expiring later this year. The new Secure Boot certificates will be rolled out as part of the ...

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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The best USB sticks, also known as flash drives or memory sticks, let you easily move files to and from your computer or laptop. We've looked at USB memory sticks from Amazon, SanDisk, Verbatim and ...

Microsoft has blocked Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, marking the third time the open-source utility has faced restrictions.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nick Guy and Sarah Witman A good USB car charger can charge your phone and ...