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This runs a continuous ping to Google's DNS, showing real-time information on whether your connection is dropping packets or ...

If your Event Viewer log says DCOM got error "87" attempting to start the service GamingServices, follow the solutions ...

As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to ...

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...

Point-in-time restore brings Windows back to a previous state. Cloud rebuild reinstalls Windows from the cloud. Both will be accessible through Microsoft Intune in early 2026. Have you ever ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

ESU on sale now — if you need it. Republished on October 16 with Microsoft’s bold new AI update and a reminder from the U.S. government that you must secure ongoing Windows updates. If Microsoft’s ...

We have included 8 different methods, ranging from repairing and resetting to double-checking your region and DNS settings, to fix the Microsoft Store in Windows 11 in this article. We have also added ...

Windows 11 quietly added a repair tool in 2024 that lets users fix deep system corruption while keeping apps, files, and settings intact. Found under Recovery settings, the feature reinstalls Windows ...

Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter that brings the latest Windows news, tips, and tricks to inboxes each week. He's also the former editor-in-chief of How-To Geek ...

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...