Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my ...

Nowadays, Android smartphones come with a Safe Mode feature. However, many people don't know what this feature is and how it works. Safe Mode is a special feature that helps identify and fix software ...

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Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025. Despite millions of Windows users still on Windows 10, that date has come and gone, with all of those PCs now over the security cliff. Some users will ...

Performance Mode "Fortnite" is designed to maximize FPS while minimizing CPU load, shadows, and unnecessary visual effects, giving competitive players an edge. By switching from DX12 to Performance ...

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Earlier this week, Microsoft released optional Windows 11 update KB5070311, which brings several new features and improvements to the operating system, including File Explorer changes like “a more ...

Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. is a senior ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems. "After installing KB5070311, you might ...