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2026 Windows PC Setup: Disable Telemetry, Enable BitLocker & HDR First
Setting up a new Windows PC in 2026 isn’t just about logging in and installing apps—a handful of crucial adjustments make the difference between a sluggish data-harvesting machine and a finely...
Lenovo ThinkCentre M625q Tiny Review: Ideal for Kiosks and Thin Clients
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M625q Tiny isn’t trying to be your next desktop powerhouse. It’s a one-liter slab of computing that sets its sights on a far more specific goal: powering digital signage,...
Secure Boot Warning Escalates May 2026—Update Firmware Now to Avoid Failure
Microsoft will begin displaying escalating Secure Boot certificate warnings in Windows Security starting May 13, 2026 for Windows 10, and May 16, 2026 for Windows 11. The alerts target PCs that have...
Xbox Mode Launches April 30, 2026, Bringing Console UI to Windows 11 Gamers
Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode for Windows 11, a long-rumored feature that transforms the PC into a console-like gaming environment. The rollout kicked off on April 30, 2026, targeting...
EmuDeck on ROG Ally X: Retro Gaming Finally Painless on Windows 11
The dream of playing classic titles from the Super Nintendo, PlayStation 2, or GameCube on a modern handheld PC has long been bogged down by the complexities of emulator configuration—especially on...
Rufus 4.14 silent installs halt at 75% on blank drives due to Autounattend.xml drive letter bug, fix due in 4.15
Rufus 4.14 shipped a long-awaited feature for Windows 11 deployments—silent, unattended installations via an embedded Autounattend.xml. But within hours of release, users flooded forums with...
Windows 11 April Patch Fixes Explorer Lag, Quiets Widgets, Previews Xbox Mode
Microsoft’s late-April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 version 24H2 tackles a trio of long-standing annoyances while Insider builds simultaneously leak a redesigned Run dialog and deeper Xbox...
Windows 11 Xbox Mode Saves 2GB RAM, Forces True Full-Screen Gaming
Microsoft pushed the button on a long-awaited gaming innovation for Windows 11 this week. On April 30, 2026, the company released preview update KB5083631 for versions 24H2 and 25H2, introducing Xbox...
Galaxy Connect drops Galaxy Book lock: any Windows 11 x64 PC gets Multi Control, Second Screen in April 2026
Samsung’s latest move erases the line between premium Galaxy Book laptops and the broader Windows 11 ecosystem. In April 2026, the company rolled out a significant update to its Galaxy Connect app...
April 2026 Patch Tuesday KB5083769 Breaks Backup Tools by Blocking psmounterex.sys Driver
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update rolled out on April 14, 2026, and it’s already causing chaos for IT administrators and power users alike. KB5083769, a cumulative update for Windows 11...
Xbox Mode Rolls Out to Windows 11 on April 30 With Console-Like Interface
Microsoft began rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs on April 30, 2026, delivering a full-screen, controller-first gaming interface designed for desktops, laptops, tablets, and handheld devices in...
KB5083769 Blocks psmounterex.sys, Breaking Backup Image Mounting on Windows 11
Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday update has inadvertently crippled a critical backup feature for thousands of Windows 11 users. The KB5083769 security update, released on April 14, 2026, added...