Before PC users can enjoy everything Windows 11 has on tap, they must first enter an e-mail address that’s linked to a Microsoft account. If you don’t have one, you’ll be asked to create one before ...

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Microsoft blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update due to issues with USB-connected peripherals supporting the eSCL protocol. Gamers might face black screens during gameplay in specific Ubisoft titles after ...

Microsoft now blocks the Windows 11 24H2 update on computers with USB scanners that support the eSCL protocol, a driverless scanning protocol that works over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB connections. The ...

Even though Microsoft is shutting down the popular workaround, the Windows community is still posting alternative loopholes. If you want to avoid creating a Microsoft account when installing Windows, ...

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update isn't exactly going too well. Since officially rolling out on October 1, the update has been plagued by one bug after another. Some have been minor, others more ...

Windows 11’s big annual 2024 update was supposed to be an exciting milestone for the operating system, but it is increasingly edging into debacle territory due to all the issues it’s been causing. The ...

Microsoft has announced a compatibility hold on the Windows 11 24H2 update for computers using outdated versions of Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO ...

Microsoft has recently removed two upgrade blocks for Windows 11 version 24H2, making it available for more PCs. This doesn't mean Windows 11 is now available on unsupported PCs; it just means ...

Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall: ‘Microsoft Has Simply Given Us No Other Option’ Your email has been sent To safeguard user privacy, Signal uses screen protection text to block Windows 11 Recall from ...

Facepalm: Microsoft introduced some dramatic UI changes with Windows 11. The company's latest PC operating system now includes ads and "recommendations" in various areas. As a result, software ...