In Windows 11/10, your computer automatically connects to known Wi-Fi networks based on their priority. If you want to set a preferred Wi-Fi network—ensuring your PC always connects to it when in the ...

Check for the Update Windows 11 has been accessible for some time as an update on compatible Windows 10 systems, so your next step should be to see if it's already available on your PC. In Windows 10, ...

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Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...

Microsoft is closing more loopholes that allowed users to set up Windows 11 with a local account. Users will now be required to connect their PCs to the internet and use a Microsoft account to ...

Windows 11 (24H2): Go to Settings → System → Power & Battery → Power Mode. If it’s set to Best Performance, switch to Best ...

Windows 11 Going forward, updates that appear in Windows Update will utilize a simplified naming scheme designed to make it clearer to end users what is actually being downloaded. Windows 11 Users ...

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