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Getting rid of your Windows PC? Remember to wipe the drive first

Here's how to make sure all the personal files and other data on your storage drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you ...
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Fake Version of Popular Archiver Site Is Distributing Malware, Taking Over PCs

Watch what you type. The real 7-Zip uses a .org domain, but a .com version is distributing a Trojan, according to antivirus provider Malwarebytes.

Malicious 7-Zip site distributes installer laced with proxy tool

A fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer of the popular archiving tool that turns the user's computer into ...

You can fix most Windows 11 issues by double checking these 4 settings first

If you're having trouble with Windows 11, look to this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.

Your Windows PC has a secret recovery tool that's seriously useful - here's how to access it

Your Windows PC has a secret recovery tool that's seriously useful - here's how to access it ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft releases OOB Windows updates to fix shutdown, Cloud PC bugs

Microsoft has released multiple emergency, out-of-band updates for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix two issues caused by the January Patch Tuesday updates. The first issue impacts ...
BGR

5 Essential Windows Apps That Can Speed Up Your Aging Computer

Nothing lasts forever, and that is never truer when it comes to personal computers and laptops. And with the current state of the world thanks in part to tariff instability and the growth of AI, ...
TweakTown

Microsoft is committed to making Windows 11 the 'best place to play' PC games

TL;DR: Microsoft highlights 2025 Windows PC gaming advances, including full-screen handheld support, Windows on Arm improvements, and DirectX Raytracing 1.2. Despite recent performance issues on ...
TechSpot

Steam is running on Windows 7 again, thanks to a fan-made backport

In context: Despite being released many moons ago, Windows 7 continues to be remembered fondly by millions of users. In fact, some people are still using the old operating system for gaming tasks. Now ...
TWCN Tech News

How to use MSG.exe to send message to network computer

To use MSG.exe to send a message to a network computer, you need the name or IP address of the target computer. Also, the destination computers should be connected to the same local network. Add ...
9to5google

Galaxy XR adding ‘PC Connect’ for Windows apps and games, Google ‘Likeness’ avatars

After launching in October, Google is rolling out a suite of new Android XR features for Samsung’s Galaxy XR, led by PC Connect. Google today announced PC Connect to link a Windows computer with ...
TweakTown

PC refresh cycle flat as half a billion PC users stick with Windows 10

TL;DR: Microsoft's end of Windows 10 support, Windows 11 adoption has not accelerated as expected, with Dell reporting a slower upgrade pace and a flat PC market outlook for 2026. High hardware costs ...