There were a few ways to activate Windows 11/10 officially. However, Microsoft has now apparently killed one such way without ...

Audio enhancements in Windows 11 can cause a variety of issues, from audio delays to worse sound quality. It's time to turn ...

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5072033, released on Dec. 9, 2025. A Windows launch isn’t the end a process — ...

After Microsoft first announced Windows 11, it released some major Windows 11 previews, including Build 22000.51 and 22000.100, to Windows Insiders a good look at all the new features. And today, ...

HEVC and HEIF are codecs that use similar compression techniques to improve video and image quality across a variety of devices. If you can't open these files, here's how you can install support for ...

Are you facing playback issues on your Windows 11 machine? The frustrating Error 0xc004f011 indicates that your system is missing a crucial codec necessary for ...

Curious about the latest features in Windows 11? Wondering if upgrading is worth it? In this article, we’ll explore the standout features and new updates that make Windows 11 a game-changer. From ...

Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC. Windows 11 does a lot under the hood to speed ...

When you add a job to the queue, then open the queue and click Edit, the names of all audio codecs (sometimes) disappear (they are still correctly selected, just not showing in the UI) like this: The ...

When you set up a Windows PC for the first time, you're required to create a user account that allows you to act as the administrator for that computer. Depending on your Windows edition and network ...

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