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Windows Sandbox is the safest way to test unknown files without risking your PC

Run untrusted installers in a disposable Windows desktop. Add a simple config to lock it down, then close it to erase ...

How to quickly compress image files in Windows 11 before sharing

Windows 11 has received some new functions with one of the latest updates. One of these is a big upgrade to the "Share with" ...

Vital Windows 11 certificates are expiring: how to check if you’re affected

Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action ...

Why Windows 11 Enables OneDrive Backup by Default and How to Turn It Off

In the latest update, Microsoft has made OneDrive a default part of the Windows 11 setup, prompting users to manually turn it ...

Still on Windows 10? I installed 0patch on my old PC, and it's easily the best defense in the 'End of Support' era

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...