We all know that Windows needs some kind of security software — the only trouble is deciding which security software to use. Yes, even if you’re up to date on Windows Updates and such, you still need proper security protection! In the past, Windows Defender was overshadowed by other options, but it’s been getting better […]
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Ah, Windows Update Error 0x80070057. What a fine error this is, of a dignified vintage, well-known to Windows users across the ages. Irritant to sysadmins across the land, this error has been plaguing our systems since at least Windows XP, arriving as an accompaniment to a number of system errors. As such, it isn’t an entirely […]
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For many the move to the Windows 10 Anniversary update has gone smoothly, but some users are experiencing constant freezing, with either the entire system locking up or specific elements like the Taskbar not responding. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and is actively working on a patch, but until then you’ll need to follow the steps […]
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Microsoft simplifies Windows Update, Google Duo lets you chat with friends, Google kills Hangouts on Air, Minecraft VR comes to Oculus Rift, and why Elon Musk thinks we’re living in a computer simulation. A Windows 7 and 8 Updates Update Microsoft is changing the way it delivers updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8. Rather […]
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One of the most severe problems afflicting Windows 10 users: system corruption. Corruption manifests in a variety of ways, ranging from random blue or black screens of death (BSOD) to driver errors. If you’ve tried everything else, you might want to experiment with three tools that come pre-installed with Windows. In my case, I ran […]
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Microsoft is rolling out the hyped up Anniversary Update to Windows 10 users, and if you’ve downloaded it and decided that it’s not for you, or it’s giving you issues and you want to wait until there are some more patches, it is possible to roll back to the old version. This is what you […]
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