If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

You can't simply delete hiberfil.sys through File Explorer. Even if you enable hidden files and protected operating system ...

I’ve been trying to pivot to a Linux-based setup for the last couple of months, and with Proxmox providing terrific ...

You can pick a custom keyboard shortcut, and you can decide to simply press that shortcut instead of pressing and holding it.

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

Black flag down: Microsoft has closed an activation loophole that was widely used by software pirates to run Windows and Office without a legitimate license. The group behind the activation tool has ...

Ah, good old Rufus. Where would we be without you? Well, it seems the answer is a world with far fewer Windows 11 machines. October 14 is the last day Windows 10 users will get critical support from ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was ...

We are slowly getting near October 14, 2025, the date on which Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10. Unless you have plans to opt for Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program to get extra ...