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Microsoft 365 outage hits core services across North America (January 22, 2026)

Mauro Huculak / Jan 22, 2026 2026-01-23T06:39:38-05:00

Outage alert: Users hit as Microsoft 365 services go offline today – here's all you need to know.

How to disable BitLocker on Windows 11

Mauro Huculak / Jan 22, 2026 2026-01-22T07:43:19-05:00

BitLocker causing update or upgrade issues? Here’s how to temporarily suspend or permanently disable it on Windows 11.

How to check, enable (or disable) TRIM for SSDs on Windows 11

Mauro Huculak / Jan 21, 2026 2026-01-21T10:04:04-05:00

Keep your SSD fast and healthy on Windows 11 by managing the TRIM feature.

How to check SSD and HDD temperatures on Windows 11

Mauro Huculak / Jan 21, 2026 2026-01-21T10:03:11-05:00

Overheating drives hurt performance. Here’s how to check SSD and HDD temperature on Windows 11 using Settings, PowerShell, and CrystalDiskInfo.

How to dual-boot Zorin OS and Windows 11 (the right way)

Mauro Huculak / Jan 20, 2026 2026-01-20T08:42:24-05:00

Run Windows 11 and Linux side by side with Zorin OS, the easiest Linux transition for Windows users.

How to download and install VMware Workstation Pro (25H2) for free on Windows 11

Mauro Huculak / Jan 20, 2026 2026-01-20T10:38:48-05:00

You can now use the VMware Hypervisor app for free on Windows, and here's how to download and install the app on your computer.

Completely uninstall Recall feature on Windows 11 (3 ways)

Mauro Huculak / Jan 19, 2026 2026-01-19T10:43:48-05:00

Yes, Microsoft now lets you remove Recall from your computer along with its AI components from Windows 11, and here's how.

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Mauro Huculak / Jan 19, 2026 2026-01-19T20:45:33-05:00

You can perform a clean install or in-place upgrade on Windows 11 on a computer with unsupported hardware, and here are the steps to complete the setup.

How to use Winslop to debloat and remove AI features on Windows 11

How to disable or uninstall Copilot from Windows 11

How to completely uninstall apps using Revo Uninstaller on Windows 11

How to clean install Windows 11 25H2

Microsoft replaces expiring Secure Boot certificates on Windows 11 – All details and how to update yours

Windows 11 Update History

Current version details:

Version: 25H2
Build: 26200.7623
Update: KB5074109
Release Date: January 13, 2026

End of Support (Home, Pro): October 13, 2026

Patch Tuesday details →

Windows 10 Update History

Current version details:

Version: 22H2
Build: 19045.6809
Update: KB5073724
Release Date: January 13, 2026

ESU end of support: October 13, 2026

Patch Tuesday details →

Track the latest builds, updates, and key details for the active Windows Insider Preview Channels: Canary, Dev, and Beta.

Canary Channel

Build: 28020.1371 (KB5073097)

Dev Channel

Build: 26220.7523 (KB5072043)

Beta Channel

Build: 26220.7653 (KB5074157)

You can install Windows 11 in two ways: in-place upgrade or clean install. The in-place upgrade keeps your files, settings, and apps. A clean installation erases everything but is the most reliable method.

Upgrade

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free in 2026

How to upgrade Windows 10 (BIOS) to Windows 11 (UEFI) without losing data

How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1

How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 using Installation Assistant

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from version 24H2

Setup

Windows 11 installation: Everything you need to know

Perform clean install of Windows 11

Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)

How to clean install Windows 11 from ISO without USB

Windows 11 install without Microsoft account (2026)

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware on unsupported hardware

How to use Tiny11 ISO to install Windows 11

Media creation

How to create bootable Windows 11 USB install media

How to use Rufus to create bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB

How to use Ventoy to create bootable USB on Windows 11, 10 (2026)

How to create bootable Windows 11 USB with Command Prompt

How to create a Windows 11 (or 10) bootable USB from macOS

Get files

5 Ways to download Windows 11 (2026)

Windows 11 25H2 download using Media Creation Tool

Windows 11 ISO file direct download without Media Creation Tool

How to download Windows 11 25H2 ISO file for arm64 and Copilot+ PCs

How to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO file after version 24H2 releases

Windows 10 support has ended on October 14, 2025. Next step, includes enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU) to keep getting security updates, or upgrade to Windows 11, even if your PC is unsupported. If upgrading is not possible, consider switching to Linux or ChromeOS Flex. However, you should know that your PC will continue to work as normal after the End of Life, but as the time passes, it'll become risky to connect to the internet, and apps and hardware will lose support.

Support has ended on October 14, 2025

Windows 10 End of Life: Everything you have to know and do before October 14, 2025

How to enroll to get free Extended Security Updates (ESU) after Windows 10 support ends

Windows 10 End of Life: 6 smart ways to keep your PC running safely after October 2025

How to install Linux Mint to switch from Windows 10

Windows 10 support ends in 2025: What it means for your PC and next steps

How to install ChromeOS Flex to switch from Windows 10

How to fix missing Extended Security Updates enroll option on Windows 10 before support ends

How to upgrade Windows 10 PC without TPM or Secure Boot to Windows 11

How to create full backup on Windows 10

How to create automatic file backup on Windows 10

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from version 24H2

Mauro Huculak / Jan 12, 2026 2026-01-12T22:03:52-05:00

Are you still running Windows 11 24H2? It’s time to upgrade to version 25H2, and here are the two easiest ways to do it.

Windows 11 25H2 is now fully released for all eligible PCs

KB5068861 (build 26200.7171) for Windows 11 drops as the November 2025 update

How to upgrade Windows 11 23H2 to version 25H2

Windows 11 new features officially available in 2025 for versions 25H2, 24H2

4 Quick ways to permanently disable Windows Recall on Windows 11

Mauro Huculak / Jan 13, 2026 2026-01-19T10:45:21-05:00

Copilot could soon be built into File Explorer on Windows 11

Copilot Checkout now lets you complete a purchase without leaving the AI chatbot

Windows 11 now uses AI to help you boost your productivity with features like Windows Recall, Click to Do, Semantic Indexing, and more.

Windows Recall: Everything you need to know about the AI memory feature

How to enable Recall (AI timeline) on Windows 11

4 Quick ways to permanently disable Windows Recall on Windows 11

Completely uninstall Recall feature on Windows 11 (3 ways)

How to exclude apps and websites from Recall on Windows 11

I compile a list with all the Recall keyboard shortcuts on Windows 11

How to delete Recall snapshots on Windows 11

How to change Recall space allocation on Windows 11

How to use Click to Do to take AI actions for text and images on Windows 11

How to add or remove actions from apps in context menu on Windows 11

What is Semantic Indexing? Windows 11 AI in Search explained.

What is Windows Copilot Runtime? Windows 11 AI system explained.

How to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11 (and why)

Mauro Huculak / Jan 12, 2026 2026-01-16T07:29:59-05:00

Replace modern Notepad with Microsoft Edit and get back to a fast, private, no-nonsense text editing experience on Windows 11.

How to disable Google Chrome AI features on Windows 11 (for good)

How to disable ‘AI Mode’ in address bar and new tab on Chrome

Microsoft Edge receives a major Copilot-inspired UI redesign on Windows 11

How to create Windows 11 bootable USB to bypass requirements with Rufus

How to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 using Installation Assistant

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free in 2026

How to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2

How to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 with Installation Assistant

Keep your computer running smoothly with recommended troubleshooting guides to resolve most common problems.

Windows 11 installation has failed? Fix explained – Ultimate guide

How to resolve any Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue on Windows 11

How to fix any Wi-Fi problems easily on Windows 11

How to reset Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11

How to factory reset Windows 11 from boot if PC won’t boot

How to factory reset Windows 11 without losing files

How to factory reset Windows 11 removing everything

How to reset Windows Update on Windows 11

How to access Advanced Startup (WinRE) on Windows 11

How to enable Quick Machine Recovery to fix boot problems on Windows 11

See all stories

How to use Winslop to debloat and remove AI features on Windows 11

Windows 11 25H2 final Enablement Package and ISO direct download links for x64 and ARM64

How to bypass internet connection to install Windows 11

Windows 11 25H2 tiny11 ISO file direct download for x64 and arm64 PCs

Latest Stories

Latest How To

Feature Stories

Windows 11 Update History

Windows 10 Update History

Windows Insider Program

Canary Channel

Dev Channel

Beta Channel

Windows 11 Installation

Upgrade

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free in 2026

How to upgrade Windows 10 (BIOS) to Windows 11 (UEFI) without losing data

How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1

How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 using Installation Assistant

How to force upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 from version 24H2

Setup

Windows 11 installation: Everything you need to know

Perform clean install of Windows 11

Clean install Windows 11 from USB (2026)

How to clean install Windows 11 from ISO without USB

Windows 11 install without Microsoft account (2026)

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware apps

How to install Windows 11 without bloatware on unsupported hardware

How to use Tiny11 ISO to install Windows 11

Media creation

How to create bootable Windows 11 USB install media

How to use Rufus to create bootable Windows 11 25H2 USB

How to use Ventoy to create bootable USB on Windows 11, 10 (2026)

How to create bootable Windows 11 USB with Command Prompt

How to create a Windows 11 (or 10) bootable USB from macOS

Get files

5 Ways to download Windows 11 (2026)

Windows 11 25H2 download using Media Creation Tool

Windows 11 ISO file direct download without Media Creation Tool

How to download Windows 11 25H2 ISO file for arm64 and Copilot+ PCs

How to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO file after version 24H2 releases

Windows 10 End of Life

Windows 10 End of Life: Everything you have to know and do before October 14, 2025

How to enroll to get free Extended Security Updates (ESU) after Windows 10 support ends

Windows 10 End of Life: 6 smart ways to keep your PC running safely after October 2025

How to install Linux Mint to switch from Windows 10

Windows 10 support ends in 2025: What it means for your PC and next steps

How to install ChromeOS Flex to switch from Windows 10

How to fix missing Extended Security Updates enroll option on Windows 10 before support ends

How to upgrade Windows 10 PC without TPM or Secure Boot to Windows 11

How to create full backup on Windows 10

How to create automatic file backup on Windows 10

Latest 25H2

Latest AI

Windows 11 AI

Windows Recall: Everything you need to know about the AI memory feature

How to enable Recall (AI timeline) on Windows 11

4 Quick ways to permanently disable Windows Recall on Windows 11

Completely uninstall Recall feature on Windows 11 (3 ways)

How to exclude apps and websites from Recall on Windows 11

I compile a list with all the Recall keyboard shortcuts on Windows 11

How to delete Recall snapshots on Windows 11

How to change Recall space allocation on Windows 11

How to use Click to Do to take AI actions for text and images on Windows 11

How to add or remove actions from apps in context menu on Windows 11

What is Semantic Indexing? Windows 11 AI in Search explained.

What is Windows Copilot Runtime? Windows 11 AI system explained.

Latest Apps

Latest Videos

Windows 11 Troubleshooting

Windows 11 installation has failed? Fix explained – Ultimate guide

How to resolve any Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue on Windows 11

How to fix any Wi-Fi problems easily on Windows 11

How to reset Ethernet network adapter on Windows 11

How to factory reset Windows 11 from boot if PC won’t boot

How to factory reset Windows 11 without losing files

How to factory reset Windows 11 removing everything

How to reset Windows Update on Windows 11