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How to Take a Screenshot with a Visible Mouse Cursor in Windows 10

Step up to the spotlight, mouse cursor. It's your time to shine!

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How to Find Hidden Startup Programs Slowing Down Your Windows PC

If your computer chugs at startup, you may have too many programs unnecessarily launching automatically.

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What Is Windows 11 Smart App Control, and How Do You Enable It?

Smart App Control helps protect your Windows 11 system from malicious apps, but you may not be able to turn it on.

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9 Ways to Open PowerShell in Windows 10

It is time to stop using Command Prompt.

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How to Instantly Create Songs Using Microsoft Copilot

Unlock your inner rock star with Suno... maybe.

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Microsoft's Copilot AI Is Coming to Your Keyboard

Several new laptops will feature a dedicated Copilot key in 2024.

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Microsoft Copilot AI Now Has an iPhone App

Start 2024 by supercharging your iPhone with AI.

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The 7 Worst Tech Ads of All Time

A memorable ad is not always a good ad.

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Windows 10 Will Stay Secure After 2025, if You Pay Up

Mainstream support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025, but you can pay to keep the updates going.

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Microsoft Copilot and Bing Chat Are Getting GPT-4 Turbo

Microsoft's AI assistants are getting a little bit better.

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Windows 11’s Media Player Is Actually Good—Here's Why You Should Use It

It might be one of the best features in Windows 11.

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Get Nostalgic with Microsoft's "Bliss" Ugly Christmas Sweater

The limited-edition sweater is available in sizes up to 3XL.

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Security Researchers Have Bypassed Windows Hello Fingerprint Login

Three popular Windows laptops failed Blackwing Intelligence's tests.

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How to Burn a CD or DVD on Windows 10

Disks still have their uses.

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The Photos App in Windows 11 Is Getting Better

Microsoft is testing four new features for the Photos app.

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