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Microsoft veteran software engineer explains the development of the Start menu as a Windows 95 feature before it turned into a Windows 11 'billboard'
By Kevin Okemwa published
THE GENESIS Microsoft veteran Dave W. Plummer, aka Dave's Garage, recently narrated how he wrote the Start menu for Windows 95.
"Plenty of market hype around AI PCs and a less sexy commercial refresh cycle" grew the global PC market by 3% in Q2 of 2024, but China continues to dwindle these efforts
By Kevin Okemwa published
ON THE UP AND UP According to a new report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the market grew by 3% in the second quarter of 2024 — translating to 64.9 million units.
How to fix CrowdStrike Blue Screen error on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Workaround If your PC is getting BSoD error, you're not the only one, but here's a workaround to mitigate the problem.
How to use the Troubleshoot feature to fix problems on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Beginners On Windows 11, you can use the Troubleshoot feature to fix common problems related to audio, video, network, apps, updates, and more, and in this guide, I will show you how.
CrowdStrike's CEO finally apologizes after users react angrily to the firm's response to the Windows BSOD apocalypse
By Jez Corden published
Crowdstruck Initially, Crowdstrike seemed to refuse to take responsibility for the outages affecting thousands upon thousands of PCs across the globe today.
How to fix your PC's installation using five effective methods on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak published
Get it fixed! Check out these five effective ways to repair most Windows 11 problems without spending a lot of time troubleshooting.
Huawei's Android-free PC alternative for Windows will reportedly ship later this year with a macOS-inspired design
By Kevin Okemwa published
HARMONYOS NEXT Huawei might get back to developing its own operating system — HarmonyOS Next for PC to compete with Windows later this year.
Microsoft toys with new Windows 11 Start menu layout inspired by the iOS App Library
By Zac Bowden published
Menu Enhancements Microsoft looks to be working on a new layout for the all apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11 that takes some inspiration from the App Library found on iOS.
How to manage virtual memory on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
Advanced config On Windows 11, you can use these instructions to change the virtual memory to boost performance and improve stability using the Settings app and Command Prompt.
Microsoft issues a temporary workaround for a pesky Windows 11 bug that’s been playing hide-and-seek with your photos for over a month
By Kevin Okemwa published
OH SNAP! Microsoft recently issued a temporary workaround for a bug, preventing users from accessing the Photos app in Windows 11.
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