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Raycast is finally on Windows, and it totally changed how I use my PC

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10 hidden Windows features that will blow your mind
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10 hidden Windows features that will blow your mind

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Windows drive X: Unleash ferocious speed by using RAM as storage

A RAM disc can be used to integrate part of the main memory as a very fast drive in Windows. The article shows the background and how this works.
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This Windows feature secretly eats up RAM and slows your PC over time
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This Windows feature secretly eats up RAM and slows your PC over time

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Did Microsoft do anything right in 2025? Wins, fails, and WTF moments

We continue our annual tradition of looking back at Microsoft's wins, fails, and WTF moments: its victories, failures, and things that left you shaking your head. There's no other way to say it: Microsoft had a bad 2025.
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Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files
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Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 AI agents need permission to read your files

AI agents in Windows 11 won't be able to access your files and folders without explicit authorization.
By Mikael Markander 2 weeks ago
Google flags Windows 11 security fix as incomplete. Microsoft ignores it
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Google flags Windows 11 security fix as incomplete. Microsoft ignores it

Microsoft claimed to have fixed security vulnerability CVE-2025-60718, but it can still be exploited by hackers according to Google.
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Solve Bluetooth problems in Windows with these Microsoft instructions
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Solve Bluetooth problems in Windows with these Microsoft instructions

Take advantage of Microsoft’s series of free guides to help you solve various Bluetooth problems with Windows.
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If Windows 11’s new Outlook app refuses to open, try this

Fortunately, this can be fixed relatively easily by deleting two folders.
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35 gorgeous new Windows PC themes appear in the Microsoft Store

There is now a new section for themes in the Microsoft Store. This allows you to give your Windows PC a personal touch. 35 themes are completely new.
By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 2 weeks ago
16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update
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16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update

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By Laura Pippig 3 weeks ago
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Create a system restore point as an insurance policy against corruption
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Create a system restore point as an insurance policy against corruption

You can create a system restore point and return Windows back to it in the case something goes wrong.
By Dominic Bayley 20 hours ago
Windows search not finding your PDF text? Here's how to fix it
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Windows search not finding your PDF text? Here's how to fix it

The Windows search function is also able to include the content of PDF files in its index. Unfortunately, the subsequent search does not always work reliably.
By Roland Freist 3 days ago
How to set up your new computer the right way
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How to set up your new computer the right way

Set up your new Windows computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.
By Brad Chacos 7 days ago
This Windows utility fixes errors on my hard drive
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This Windows utility fixes errors on my hard drive

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By Dominic Bayley 2 weeks ago
Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click
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Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

Want to quickly execute a command in a specific folder in File Explorer? Use this handy little trick!
By Roland Freist and Joel Lee 2 weeks ago
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What to do if your PC won’t shutdown properly

If your PC won't shutdown properly try these easy fixes.
By Dominic Bayley 2 weeks ago
I added a Bluetooth toggle to Windows 11's taskbar and wish I did sooner
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I added a Bluetooth toggle to Windows 11's taskbar and wish I did sooner

Here's how to make the Bluetooth icon visible on the taskbar in Windows 11.
By Dominic Bayley 3 weeks ago
Is your laptop battery any good? This secret Windows tool gives hard numbers
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Is your laptop battery any good? This secret Windows tool gives hard numbers

If you want a detailed measure of your laptop's battery life, you can simply generate a battery report in Windows. Here's how.
By Dominic Bayley 3 weeks ago
How to allow apps through Windows 11's firewall
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How to allow apps through Windows 11's firewall

Get your apps working through Windows firewall.
By Dominic Bayley 3 weeks ago
Faced with a corrupted Windows 11 app? Try this
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Faced with a corrupted Windows 11 app? Try this

If your Windows 11 apps won't open or are corrupted, try these fixes.
By Dominic Bayley 4 weeks ago
How to bypass an online account requirement and manage your data locally
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How to bypass an online account requirement and manage your data locally

More and more services require an online account, but in many cases you can do without one. We show you how you can easily manage your personal data locally and say goodbye to the cloud.
By Peter Stelzel-Morawietz 4 weeks ago
Windows 11's live captions makes understanding videos so much easier
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Windows 11's live captions makes understanding videos so much easier

Windows live captions can help make videos easier to understand, provide useful translations, and even work offline as well.
By Dominic Bayley 4 weeks ago
Want faster PC shutdowns? Master these Windows commands and tricks
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Want faster PC shutdowns? Master these Windows commands and tricks

This guide shows how to shut down Windows using shutdown.exe and PowerShell, including options for timers, restarts, hibernation, shortcuts, and remote control.
By Steffen Zellfelder 4 weeks ago
Why I choose Microsoft Word's Translate feature over other translators
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Why I choose Microsoft Word's Translate feature over other translators

Did you know Microsoft Word has a language translator? It's a darn good one, too.
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How to set up additional clocks in Windows 11
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How to set up additional clocks in Windows 11

You can set up additional clocks in Windows 11 in just a few easy steps.
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Too many PCs linked to the Microsoft Store? Here's how to fix it
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Too many PCs linked to the Microsoft Store? Here's how to fix it

Learn how to manage your Microsoft Store devices and avoid hitting the 10-device limit.
By Martin Appel 1 month ago
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