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Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs
Windows 11 upgrade failed? These are my 4 most powerful troubleshooting secrets
Microsoft said these 400 readers couldn't upgrade to Windows 11. They did it anyway
Is OneDrive sending your Windows files to the cloud? Here's why - and what you can do
Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version offers so much - including GPT-5?
A decade of Windows 10: Chaos, Cortana, and conspiracy theories that never panned out
I use Edge as my default browser - but its new AI mode is unreliable and annoying
Too many open browser tabs? This is still my favorite solution - and has been for years
Microsoft is saving millions with AI and laying off thousands - where do we go from here?
How to maximize your Windows 11 PC's battery life in 9 easy steps
Can't quit Windows 10? Here's how to keep getting security updates after October 2025
How to get free Windows 10 security updates through October 2026: Two ways
Windows 11 should have been an easy upgrade - Microsoft chose to unleash chaos on us instead
Microsoft rolls out Windows security changes to prevent another CrowdStrike meltdown
Got a new password manager? Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next
Why I'm switching to VS Code. Hint: It's all about AI tool integration
Will your old laptop still get security updates after this year? Check this chart
Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?
How to move your codebase into GitHub for analysis by ChatGPT Deep Research - and why you should
Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines didn't change - why this story just won't die
Microsoft on how custom AI offers your business better answers, lower costs, faster innovation
Microsoft still has a massive Windows 10 problem - and there's no easy way out
I never pay full price for PCs or Macs, thanks to these 7 money-saving tricks
How Bill Gates, the Altair 8800 and BASIC propelled me into the PC revolution

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