Windows is the most popular operating system created by Microsoft.
You might never have heard of the file system, but when you use a computer or any device that stores data, you have to deal with one. The same can be said about a partition. This post explains all that in simple terms and shows how to create or format a partition …
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 …
You might have heard of a computer’s hosts file. If not, you didn’t miss much. Literally, that’s a file named “hosts”. Unlike computer files in general, this file has no extension that determines what type it is. So, the file itself is generally inconsequential. You can create one for the …
For almost a decade—and counting—ransomware has been a massive security headache for individuals and businesses alike. More than just some malicious codes, it’s now considered a type of terrorism or a weapon of war. The good news is that you can prevent ransomware without spending any money. You only need …
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 …
Lately, I’ve gotten many messages asking for a recommendation on “travel routers.” Summer is here, and folks want to stay securely connected while on the go. Who wouldn’t? Whether in a hotel room or an Airbnb, a secure Wi-Fi network helps make the temporary lodging feel like home, at least …
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 …
