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Latest Rufus update debloats and installs Windows 11 silently

The latest version Rufus can significantly debloat Windows 11 and remove “Microslop” before installing the operating system ...

BitLocker asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update

If BitLocker is asking for Recovery Key after Windows Update, and you don't have the BitLocker Recovery Key, see this post ...

Windows 11 now shows if your Secure Boot certificates are ready for June

Windows 11's April update made it easy to check your Secure Boot certificate status ahead of the June 2026 expiration ...

VirtualBox not booting from ISO in Windows 11

If VirtualBox is not booting from ISO or if GParted ISO is not mounting, correct the Boot Order in System Settings and verify ...

Set up a safe testing lab with Hyper‑V and Windows Sandbox

Stop risking your PC. Use Windows 11's built-in virtualization tools to test virtually anything safely in a fully isolated ...
PC World

Windows 11’s ads are way too pushy. These 9 settings fix the worst

PCWorld explains how Windows 11’s increased advertising through notifications, widgets, and File Explorer can be eliminated using nine specific settings adjustments. These intrusive ads appear in ...