If you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open ...

Windows 10 may be gone, but millions of older PCs aren't ready for retirement. As Microsoft moves on, users are left wondering what happens next and how to keep their dependable machines running ...

On November 11, 2025, Windows 11 is getting a new update introducing several new features, including a new Start menu design, ...

Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. Microsoft is rewriting Windows to turn computers into AI PCs that you talk to. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

If you don't have your BitLocker recovery key backed up, you will lose all your files if you run into this issue.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. There’s nothing better than playing games together with a group of friends across multiple platforms, but if you’re not squadding up in Battlefield 6, ...

iOS 26 introduced a fresh new look to iPhones with the Liquid Glass design. But it actually isn't the only upgrade that adds visual appeal to your device. One of the other visually interesting ...

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...

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This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...