Earlier last week, Microsoft acknowledged that it was investigating a critical vulnerability in Windows 10 that when exploited could let attackers run arbitrary code on the victim’s system. The vulnerability, tracked under CVE-2021-34527, is present in the Windows Print Spooler service and is termed print “PrintNightmare” that can allow for remote code execution (RCE). As the vulnerability was […]
Windows 10 and Windows 7 users be warned! Microsoft has issued an important security alert – and this is one that you really don’t want to ignore. The Redmond-based tech giant has cautioned that all versions of Windows are at risk from a security vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting right now. These types of alerts, known as “zero-day”, are […]
After all the teasing, Microsoft officially unwrapped Windows 11 in a live-streamed presentation on Thursday. There were not a lot of surprises for those who have been paying attention to the leaks, particularly the spillage from the Windows 11 beta ISO image that began circulating last week. However, there were some welcome clarifications and nice user-centric details revealed during the presentation. […]
Ahead of Microsoft’s big announcement about the ‘next generation of Windows’ (just 10 days from today) the OS maker has issued an important support notice for Windows 10 users. Microsoft’s Product Lifecycle pages have been updated to clearly signal the retirement date for Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro Education, Pro for Workstations. Chiseled into the gravestone, by […]
If you want to optimize Windows 10, take a few minutes to try out these tips to speed up your PC and make it less prone to performance and system issues Do you want your Windows 10 to run faster? We’ve got help. In just a few minutes you can try out 15 tips; your […]
If you are getting the error code 0x800f0922 when you are installing the latest cumulative update KB5003173 for Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2, then you may have asked yourself about the cause of the error and how to resolve it. KB5003173 was released on the May 2021 Patch Day by Microsoft for Windows 10 […]
Windows updates are essential to maintaining the health and security of your PC, but they have an annoying habit of resetting your Windows 10 preferences at every opportunity. Some of these changes are minor irritations, some are more grating, but all are unwelcome. So, we’re going to show you how to put right some of the more […]
Believe it or not, Microsoft has up 12 versions of its Windows 10 operating system. For the mainstream market, you’ll find desktops and laptops packing Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home, and Windows 10 in S mode. But what are the differences between the three mainstream versions? Which one is right for you? Let’s do […]
Microsoft Office can be expensive: The stand-alone versions of the software, which are becoming increasingly rare as Microsoft grows Office 365, start around $150 and only go up from there. Subscriptions to Office apps start at $7 per month or $70 per year, and prices quickly increase for professional versions of the software. While future versions […]
Don’t put it off: Read our step-by-step guide to backing up your computer Viruses, malware, and ransomware pose an ever-present threat to modern internet users. That’s why it’s more important than ever that you know how to back up your computer. Making sure all of your most important files and folders are locked away somewhere […]
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