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Here's How to Upgrade to Windows 11, Even With an Incompatible PC

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC during the download and installation. When the process is finished, ...

Microsoft said my PC couldn't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few ...

How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...
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How to Update DirectX on Windows 11

Windows 11 auto-updates DirectX via Windows Update—you're likely already on the latest version. To force an update, open ...

How to improve Windows 11 security using Administrator Protection — shielding your PC with a switch buried in its settings

Open the following path: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options ...

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here are a few helpful tips.