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How to Build a PC: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

First-timer to PC building, or just need a 2023 refresher? Follow our ultimate step-by-step guide to assembling a modern desktop just the way you like it.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-build-a-pc-the-ultimate-beginners-guide?

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Microsoft Released a Windows 11 Update That's Causing PCs to BSOD

The problem seems to be limited to PCs with an MSI motherboard running the latest BIOS.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-released-a-windows-11-update-thats-causing-pcs-to-bsod?

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Who Needs Windows 11? Try These Hidden Tricks to Get More From Windows 10

Windows is a vast OS with plenty of well-hidden features. If you're still on Windows 10, these expert tips will help you make the most of it.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/hidden-tricks-inside-windows-10?

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Time to Split: How to Partition a Hard Drive in Windows

There are many reasons to partition your hard drive: security, data redundancy, or filing. It's easier than you think. Here's how to split up your storage allocation and get it ready for use.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive?

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10 Reasons Windows Is Going in the Wrong Direction

Microsoft has made a lot of bad changes to Windows. As a fan of the OS, I want the company to do better for everyone's sake.

https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/windows-is-going-in-the-wrong-direction?

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Copilot, Passkeys, and AI: 12 Big Updates Rolling Out to Windows 11 Now

More than 150 improvements are packed into Microsoft's Windows 11 2023 Update, which starts rolling out today. Here are the headliners.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/copilot-passkeys-ai-big-windows-11-updates-rolling-out-now?

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Windows 12 May Require a Subscription

References to subscription 'edition,' 'type,' and 'status' found in a test build of Windows.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-12-may-require-a-subscription?

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The Best Apps in the Windows 11 Store for 2023

You'll be surprised by how much excellent software is in the Microsoft Store, and the selection keeps growing. These are the best Windows 11 apps, or at least the ones you should install first.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-apps-in-the-windows-11-store?

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Microsoft Needs to Get Serious About Its Windows 10 Upgrade Problem

By October 2025, more than a billion PCs will be running a dead operating system, leaving many computers vulnerable to malware or headed for the trash. What's Microsoft going to do about it?

https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/microsoft-windows-10-upgrade-problem?

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What to Expect in Windows 12: Leaks, Rumors, and More

More AI-powered features and modular system design are just a couple of the leaks and rumors swirling around Microsoft's not-yet-announced Windows 12.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-to-expect-in-windows-12-leaks-rumors-and-more?

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From 802.11b to Wi-Fi 7: What Do Wi-Fi Numbers Mean?

Higher numbers—like Wi-Fi 6 instead of 5—usually mean faster internet, but not always. Here's how to tell them apart and which one you should choose when upgrading your network.

https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/from-80211b-to-wi-fi-7-what-do-wi-fi-numbers-mean?

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Thanks to AI, Microsoft Cares About Windows PCs Again

Redmond's current obsession with artificial intelligence suddenly puts its operating system front and center, and that's good news for all PC users.

https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/the-unintended-consequence-of-microsofts-mad-dash-for-ai?

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PC Sales Expected to Rebound in 2024 Amid Windows 12 Rumors

Research firm Canalys projects PC shipments will grow 8% year-over-year in 2024 following a post-pandemic slump, thanks to AI-powered laptops and perhaps a new OS from Microsoft.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/pc-sales-expected-to-rebound-in-2024-amid-windows-12-rumors?

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Get Back Online: 13 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/12-tips-to-troubleshoot-your-internet-connection?

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Windows 11 File Explorer Bug Finally Fixed After More Than a Year

Some Windows 11 users were experiencing random File Explorer pop-ups that made them think they'd been hacked. A December patch update finally addresses the glitch.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-11-file-explorer-bug-finally-fixed-after-more-than-a-year?

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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Microsoft is so confident AI is the future of computing that it's adding a new button to the keyboards of Windows PCs dedicated to its Copilot AI assistant, Axios' Ina Fried reports. New machines will be unveiled at the CES tech show in Vegas next week. Why it matters: It's the first change to the Windows keyboard in 30 years, and the latest example of hardware makers betting on AI to both create new product categories and breathe life into older ones. ? "We definitely think this is the year of the AI PC," Microsoft executive VP Yusuf Mehdi told Axios. "We think this is the next fundamental change with how people will interact with their computers." While tens of millions of people are already using the Windows Copilot, Mehdi says the addition of a dedicated key shows Microsoft sees "it now becoming mainstream and valuable enough and easy enough for a much broader set of the population." Mehdi says that though 2024 will also see a wide array of other AI-specific hardware, the PC has a unique role since it's where users create so much content, from music to screenplays to images. ? Zoom in: The Copilot key will be located to the right of the space bar, replacing a menu button. The first PCs with the dedicated key will be announced at CES, with more coming by the spring from Microsoft and other PC brands. By year's end, the Copilot key should be ubiquitous on new PCs.

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PC on the Fritz? How to Factory Reset a Windows Computer

If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC is struggling, or you're looking to sell, it could be time to restore the computer to its out-of-the-box settings.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/factory-reset-windows-10?

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Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and More: How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device

Here's everything you need to know about capturing screenshots on your Windows PC, Android device, Mac, iPhone, Chromebook, and even a Vision Pro headset.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device?

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27 Windows 11 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

Customize your Windows experience, learn about the best new features, and squeeze the most out of your desktop OS with these tips.

https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/best-windows-11-tips-and-tricks?

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Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, or Safari: Which Browser Is Best for 2024?

Don't take your browser for granted! We help you narrow your options by comparing the best web browsers on speed, privacy, and other important features.

https://www.pcmag.com/picks/chrome-edge-firefox-opera-or-safari-which-browser-is-best?

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How to Back Up and Restore Your Files, Apps, and Settings in Windows

File History automatically backs up important files and documents, while the Windows Backup Tool backs up core files, settings, and apps so you can copy them to a new PC.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-back-up-restore-your-documents-in-windows-10?

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More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold'

Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021, when Microsoft identified problems with drivers for Intel's Smart Sound Technology.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/more-pcs-can-upgrade-to-windows-11-after-microsoft-drops-compatibility?

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The 10 Worst Things About Windows 11

We like the clean design and improved performance of Microsoft's latest operating system, but it still suffers from its fair share of issues. Here's what people gripe about the most.

https://www.pcmag.com/articles/the-10-worst-things-about-windows-11

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What Does Malware Look Like? Check Out These Real-World Examples

Most people never come face-to-face with malware, but having tested security software for decades, we're not most people. Let's take a deep dive into the dark web to show you what malware actually looks like.

https://www.pcmag.com/articles/the-many-faces-of-malware-a-tour-of-real-world-samples?

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6 Simple Tricks to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster

Computers have come a long way since the beige boxes of old, but even with speeds measured in gigahertz and gigabytes per second, they still involve some occasional waiting. This can be especially true when starting up your computer from a powered-off state.

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-make-your-windows-pc-boot-faster?