Since the original version of Windows 11 (21H2) became available in late 2021, and especially since my post on how to do so on unsupported hardware, I’ve received numerous requests for help overcoming a wide range of Windows 11 upgrade errors, particularly those with cryptic messages. This post offers easy-to-follow …
This post will help you install Windows 11 on an Intel-based Mac. If you have a Mac powered by Apple’s M-series chip, you can’t install Windows on it without using an emulator, a virtual machine, which is not ideal. That said, in this case, you can forget about Windows altogether, …
This post will help you upgrade to the latest Windows 11 25H2 (or any previous release) on any PC that’s capable of running Windows 10, including those that do not meet Windows 11’s hardware requirements—without TPM 2.0, powered by an unsupported CPU, or lacking Secure Boot. If you have an …
This post will help you deal with that dreadful practice of Microsoft where it forces you to use an online account—linked to its server—when you start up your new Windows computer for the first time or when you want to create an account for a friend or family member who …
Backing up data is essential, but many of us often don’t do that until it’s too late. This post aims to reduce that risk among Windows users. Mac fans should check out this post on Time Machine instead. This post will walk you through both of these practical applications. You …
You’ll find in this post the Windows 11 tricks and keyboard shortcuts that help you handle a computer much more efficiently. So much so that they might inspire you to move to the latest operating system if you’re still using Windows 10. Coincidentally, the first tip below will help you …
This post will walk you through the simple steps to turn off (and on) the Print Spooler service within the Windows operating system. You can apply the steps to any service, for that matter. Among other things, this skill allows you to get more control of your Windows computer. And …
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft announced its latest Windows 11 via a special streaming event that contained no surprises. That’s because the new operating system had been leaked days in advance, enabling folks, including your truly, to install and experience it first hand. At a glance, Windows 11 is basically …
Not all solid-state drives (SSDs) are created equal. Specifically, an NVMe SSD upgrade can deliver much faster performance on a machine that’s already using a SATA SSD. In fact, an NVMe SSD with a speedier standard is also significantly better than an older one. The good news is you can …
Generally, you can always throw in some money to get a better Windows 10 experience, like upgrading your computer to a fast solid-state drive (SSD) or get a new computer that has a stock NVMe or at least a standard SATA SSD. And you should do that if your computer …
