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Windows activation confirms that your copy of the operating system is genuine and fully licensed. This short guide explains what Windows activation is, why it matters, and the different activation ...

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Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...

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Want a secure free VPN for Windows 11? In this guide, we have pinpointed safe free VPNs for Windows users who need watertight online privacy. Most free VPNs are dodgy services that track their users ...

This month’s collection of fixes from Microsoft includes 86 patches — but at least there were no zero-day bugs. Microsoft released 86 patches this week with updates for Office, Windows, and SQL Server ...