Your computer might be one toggle away from an upgrade to Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system version.
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The 17 Best Mac Apps to Make Everyday Life Easier
Using Apple’s MacOS is as easy as pie—but it can be a little half-baked. Sweeten your setup with a few of these third-party programs.
Windows 11 prep: How to convert MBR hard drive partitions to GPT
For added security, Windows 11 will forgo the older MBR partition scheme and use GPT instead. That may require users to convert their older hard drives. Here is how to do it.
It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us
iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install them ASAP.
WhatsApp Fixes Its Biggest Encryption Loophole
The ubiquitous messaging service will add end-to-end encryption to backups, keeping your chats safe no matter whose cloud they’re stored in.
EcoQoS gives Windows 11 apps better battery life
On newer processors, Windows can tune where and how fast code runs for power savings; here’s where you will see that show up.
A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Carriers know where you are every time your phone reconnects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn’t have to.
The best email client for Linux, Windows and macOS isn’t Outlook
In businesses and homes, email is still a necessity for communication. But which email client is the best to use? You might be surprised to find out that it’s not Microsoft Outlook.
Windows 11’s Security Push Leaves Scores of PCs Behind
The minimum hardware requirements for Microsoft’s next operating system will leave plenty of PCs stranded.