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Windows’ built-in Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command, a.k.a. dism.exe, is something of a Swiss Army knife when it comes to working on Windows OS images. Among its many ...

Windows 11 just looks better than Windows 10. A compact taskbar, rounded window corners, and a touch-friendly interface are easy on the eyes, as is the improved dark mode. You also now get an optional ...

Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10. Attackers are ready, willing, and able to exploit unpatched PCs. Signing up for extended security updates is a crucial step. Hundreds of ...

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Now that Microsoft has officially ended Windows 10 support, upgrading to Windows 11 simply makes sense. And trust me—once you make the switch, you won't want to go back. I've been testing PC and ...

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