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Microsoft kills loophole that let Windows 7 keys activate Windows 11 and 10
By Zac Bowden published
New keys Older Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys will no longer activate Windows 10 or Windows 11, Microsoft has announced.
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Windows 11 September Update with Copilot took away this File Explorer feature
By Sean Endicott published
bye bye Microsoft updated File Explorer with the Windows 11 September 26, 2023 Update, but the company also took away a feature.
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How to get the Windows 11 October 2023 update with Copilot on your PC
By Mauro Huculak published
Upgrade time You can install the Windows 11 October 2023 Update in at least four ways using Windows Update, Media Creation Tool, Installation Assistant, and ISO file. Here's how.
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What's new with the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) in Windows 11 October 2023 update with Copilot
By Mauro Huculak published
Setup The Windows 11 October 2023 Update brings changes to the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE), including new backup and restore settings, Voice Access, and other customization changes.
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Windows 11 2023 update with Copilot common problems and fixes
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it working Check out the common troubleshooting steps to fix problems upgrading to Windows 11 2023 Update.
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Report suggests Qualcomm's upcoming Oryon CPUs stirred controversy among PC makers
By Kevin Okemwa published
An odd choice A requirement by Qualcomm over its Oryon processors for Windows laptops may be causing a problem.
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How to disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Flip the switch On Windows 11 22H2 or 23H3, you can have multiple ways to enable or disable Copilot, and in this guide, you will learn how.
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Windows Subsystem for Android update ships with CER file support, an updated Chromium version, and more
By Kevin Okemwa published
WSA Microsoft recently shipped a new preview update for Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11, bumping it to version 2309. The update ships with the usual reliability and graphics improvements.
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