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How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Microsoft once had a free upgrade process to Windows 10, but no longer. However, there are still ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10.
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How to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10

MacOS is better than Windows at taking advantage of high-resolution displays — but Windows 10 is gaining. Here's how to adjust high-DPI scaling in Windows 10.
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How to change your Windows 10 login screen background and desktop wallpaper

Changing the background of your desktop, lock screen, and sign-in screen is now easier than ever in Windows 10. This guide shows you how in a few simple steps.
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How to convert HEIC to JPEG on a PC

You might need to convert HEIC to JPG because of the latter being the most common file format. Let's take a look at how to convert HEIC to JPG in Windows.
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Windows 11 brings back another highly requested Taskbar feature

Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget initially introduced in Windows 10 to Windows 11, as well as adding a new voice access feature for the OS.
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3 reasons why Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome

Microsoft's Edge browser is based on the same engine as Google Chrome, but these three features make the browser the better option.
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Is Windows 11 a success so far? New report reveals how many PCs have upgraded

Following a release in October, Microsoft's latest operating system update, Windows 11, has now been installed on nearly 10% of systems.
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Microsoft Edge’s latest feature keeps you even more secure when browsing

A new Super Duper Secure Mode in Microsoft Edge helps improve your security and experience when browsing the web.
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Google Chrome has a secret feature to make it match Windows 11’s new design

The Google Chrome web browser has a special flag that makes the user interface match Windows 11's new look. Here's how to find it.
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Microsoft Edge courts holiday shoppers with price alerts and price history tools

Microsoft wants the Edge browser to be your home for holiday shopping with features like price change alerts and a price history tool.
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Windows 11 hits more devices just as the Windows 10 November 2021 Update deploys

Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 November 2021 Update, and is also increasing the pace of the Windows 11 free update rollout.
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This Windows 11 bug is preventing basic system applications from running

Microsoft has acknowledged a new Windows 11 issue causing some built-in applications such as the Snipping Tool to not work as expected.
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Windows 10 21H2 will be the next big update to Windows 10

After a few weeks of rumors, Microsoft has officially announced Windows 10 21H2 as the next version of Windows 10, and the second update for the OS this year.
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Not ready for Windows 11? The Windows 10 November 2021 update is coming

For folks who are not yet ready for Windows 11, Microsoft is getting the Windows 10 November 2021 update prepared for release.
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Microsoft seems to be pushing developers away from UWP Windows apps

Microsoft could be getting ready to move on from Windows past by moving developers away from the UWP apps.
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The 5 biggest problems with Windows 11 right now

Windows 11 brings many new features, but there are some big issues with the operating system, too. Here are five of those issues.
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Microsoft recommends you turn on this important Windows 11 security feature

Ransomware is a big issue, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution with its Tamper Protection feature. Here’s what you need to know about what it does.
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Updating to Windows 11 might break the Taskbar and Start Menu

There have been a few instances where updating to Windows 11 might end up breaking the Start Menu and Taskbar for some people.
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This Windows 11 memory bug is exactly why I’m waiting to upgrade

Windows 11 is finally here, but it seems to come with an issue: A memory leak in File Explorer. But it turns out that Windows 10 has a similar problem.
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Why your PC might not get today’s Windows 11 update until mid-2022

Windows 11 hit general availability on October 5, but that doesn't mean that everyone has it ready for download just yet. Here's why.
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Skype lives on as Microsoft adds new features to take on Zoom and Google Meet

Microsoft is updating Skype with a set of new features designed to make the app faster, reliable, and more modern.
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Microsoft’s new mouse is made of 20% resin pellets, recycled from ocean plastic

Microsoft just released the Ocean Plastic Mouse -- a mouse made of recycled plastic waste.
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Windows 11 could expand one of the worst features of Windows 10

Pop-ups are already all over the place in Windows 10, and it looks like there may be even more of them due to the Tips app in Windows 11.
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Windows 10 users can now directly stream Xbox games to their PC

Windows 10 PCs will now allow you to stream console games directly onto the computer using the Xbox App.
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Windows 11 just took dark mode to the next level

Notification sounds in dark mode of Windows 11 will have a more subdued sound profile than the ones in light mode.
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Your Microsoft Teams messages can now get deleted if deemed ‘inappropriate’

Microsoft Teams administrators will soon be able to remove inappropriate content in messaging channels, though it's mainly designed for Teams for Education.
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Microsoft Start is a new way for you to stay up to date on your news, interests

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Start, a new service designed to help you keep track of all of your interests online and via a mobile app.
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I downgraded from Windows 11 to Windows 10, and I don’t plan on going back

After living with all the new features and slick look of Windows 11 for months, I'm going back to Windows 10. Here's why.
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What is Windows 365 Cloud PC?

Microsoft is bringing Windows online with Windows 365 Cloud PC. Here's a look at who it is for, how you can use it and, why you might want to.
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Windows 11 general availability and free update set to start on October 5

Windows 11 has hit a new moment in its history, as Microsoft has announced the operating system will hit general availability on October 5.
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Windows 10’s update screen will soon tell you if your PC supports Windows 11

The next version of Windows 10 could bring a nifty feature in Windows Update that lets you know if your PC can run Windows 11.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 PC Health Check app, extends processor compatibility

Microsoft is bringing back the controversial Windows 11 PC Health Check app with some big changes to make sure there are no false positives.
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Survey results predict a surprisingly positive reception to Windows 11

A new survey reveals that nearly half of a set of polled Windows users might end up upgrading to Microsoft's new operating system.
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Razer mice could give hackers wide-open local access to your Windows PC

Hackers can use a Razer Mouse to gain system privileges in Windows and abuse the command prompt or Powershell to take local control of PCs.