Setting up a new PC used to be fun, now it is ad-ridden nightmare

Remember when setting up your fresh Windows copy was a fun and quick experience? Our comparison shows how things derailed ...

New laptop? How to wipe your old Windows PC clean before getting rid of it

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Report: Microsoft quietly kills official way to activate Windows 11/10 without internet

There were a few ways to activate Windows 11/10 officially. However, Microsoft has now apparently killed one such way without ...
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I installed Windows 11 without TPM or Secure Boot, and it's been fine for years

Since there were already a bunch of workarounds doing rounds to install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, I made some quick ...
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Windows 10 Users Can Still Get Free Security Updates. Here's How

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...
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2025's Best Home Security Cameras That Don't Require Subscriptions

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. This past year, I've tested many ...