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These are the first 10 things I do with every Windows 11 install

There's lots to do after you install Windows 11.

Windows 11 KB5089573 update released with performance improvements

Microsoft has released the KB5089573 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, which comes with 30 ...

A recent HP laptop BIOS bug is leaving high-end Windows 11 PCs stuck in an endless BitLocker recovery loop

HP confirms its BIOS update is breaking expensive workstations, sparking outrage among users. When you purchase through links ...

Windows BitLocker exploit sparks messy feud between Microsoft and the researcher who exposed it

The issue centers on a zero-day exploit called "YellowKey," published earlier this month by a security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse, also known online as Nightmare-Eclipse.

Your PC’s trust in Windows has an expiration date

PCWorld reports that Windows 11 PCs face a critical security deadline when Secure Boot certificates expire in June 2026, ...

FAQ: What you need to know about expiring Windows Secure Boot certificates

A major change is coming to Windows that neither individual users nor IT admins can ignore. Here’s how to prepare.