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Steam Has Dropped Windows 7 and 8
Even if your games still work on old Windows versions, Steam won't.
How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7, 8, and 10
Most of the utilities that you used to mount an ISO image in Windows XP don't work in Windows Vista... how annoying is that?
Microsoft Ends Free Windows 10 & 11 Upgrades for Windows 7 & 8
The free upgrade path was supposed to close in 2016 but remained open until now.
How to Check Your BIOS Version and Update it
Updating your BIOS is risky business, so make sure you do it correctly.
Plexamp, The Plex Music Player, is Now Free for All
The dedicated Plex app no longer requires a Plex Pass subscription.
Google Chrome Is Finally Saying Goodbye to Windows 7
Chrome is nearly done with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and most other browsers are following Google.
10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
It is frustrating when your Windows PC grinds to a halt - it isn't even that old! Here are a few ways you can speed it up.
How to Choose Whether Your Function Keys Are F1-F12 Keys or Special Keys
Tired of trying to turn up your volume and accidentally refreshing your page instead? We've got the solution for that.
How to Change the Backup Location of iTunes (or Any Windows App)
Remarkably, Apple doesn't let you change the backup location within iTunes.
How to Remap Keyboard Keys on Windows 7
If you are tired of the way certain keys on your system work, such as the Caps Lock key, you can re-map them to function as a different key by using a registry hack. But there should be an easier way, right?
How to Make an Icon for Windows 10 or 11 Out of Any Image
Making an icon isn't difficult, and it can add a custom flair to your PC.
How to Fix the Black Wallpaper Bug on Windows 7
Microsoft won't fix Windows 7's black wallpaper bug unless you're part of an organization that pays for ESU updates. Here's how to fix it yourself.
How to Upgrade From Windows 7 to Linux
Don't like Windows 10? Upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Linux to get continued security updates.
How to Secure Your Windows 7 PC in 2020
If you still use Windows 7, here's how to secure it as much as possible.
Windows 7 Dies Today: Here's What You Need to Know
Farewell, Windows 7! Microsoft is no longer supporting the classic operating system as of today. Here's what that actually means.
RIP Windows 7: We're Going to Miss You
Windows 7's support ends tomorrow. Today, we look back on why Windows 7 was so great---and why we'll miss it.
How Windows 7's "Extended Security Updates" Will Work
Windows 7 only has a few months of security updates left. Need more? Organizations can pay for Extended Security Updates. Here's how that works.
Windows 7's July 2019 Security Patch Includes Telemetry
Windows 7's July 2019 "security-only" patch includes telemetry---the "Compatibility Appraiser." Microsoft won't say why.