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Microsoft should be the one to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge, NOT the users. If they did just that I bet MANY Win10 users with suitable PC's would be willing to install 11. As ...

Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

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As the title says, upgrading from a 4-year old Intel (10th gen) setup to Ryzen 7950X3D. Running Windows 11. I know Windows is a lot better at dealing with hardware changes but this is a drastic change ...