How Windows 11 can now repair itself after a boot failure

Microsoft’s latest trick: fixing your PC before you can Google “how to fix my PC. Here's how Quick Machine Recovery works.

8 most Windows-like Linux distros - if you're ready to ditch Microsoft

Linux Mint might not be themed like Windows 10 or Windows 11, but it is certainly within the realm of Windows-ish desktops. For example, you'll find a panel, a Start menu, a system tray, and clickable ...

Want to save your old computer? Try one of these 9 Linux distros - for free

Ubuntu MATE uses the MATE desktop (which is lightweight yet full-featured), which makes it easy for new users to hop onto the Linux bandwagon. MATE is as easy as it gets, with a bottom panel, a top ...

How to allow apps through Windows 11’s firewall

Choose the “Private” option for home or work or the “Public” option to allow the app in public places such as a café. Click ...

Windows 11 25H2 is coming to all PCs, whether you like it or not – here's how to get it now

Windows 11 25H2 has got the green light for deployment across all eligible PCs.

New Windows 11 Insider Build Brings File Explorer and Settings Connectors for AI Agents

The Windows 11 25H2 preview build 26220.7344 enables the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that will allow AI ...