Beyond the EU: Unleashing Windows’ Hidden Power! Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) gave EEA countries unprecedented control over Windows, letting users uninstall default apps and ditch automatic Microsoft sign-ins. But what if you could break free from these limitations wherever you are? This guide reveals the secrets to unlocking those DMA features globally, putting you…
Tick-tock, Windows 10 users! Chrome’s already peeking at your PC’s Windows 11 readiness as the end of support looms. Think of it as research, not a relentless upgrade push, but data collection nonetheless. Want to keep Chrome’s prying eyes out of your system specs? Lock it down! We’ve got two quick methods to shield your…
Unleash your SSD’s hidden power! Windows holds back vital tweaks that maximize speed and lifespan. Discover how to unlock your PC and drive’s true potential with simple adjustments. Get ready for a faster, longer-lasting SSD experience! 1. Disable Fast Startup Fast startup meant faster boot times, right? Not always. Especially if you’re running an SSD,…
Imagine a wolf in sheep’s clothing – that’s FileFix. This insidious attack exploits a hidden weakness in how Windows and your web browser save webpages, turning a seemingly harmless function into a doorway for disaster. FileFix cleverly bypasses Windows’ security checks, opening the floodgates for ransomware, credential theft, and even the installation of entirely new…
Is Your VPN Triggering the Blue Screen of Death? The OpenVPN Vulnerability Explained That dreaded blue screen… could your VPN be at fault? A glaring issue in the OpenVPN driver can cause spontaneous crashes on your Windows machine. Since OpenVPN forms the backbone for most major VPN providers, this kind of attack is of an…
Tick-tock, Windows 10 users! The upgrade drumbeat does not cease beating for your trusty-old-school PC. With the support bays winding down in October 2025, Redmond is now extending lifelines, offering an extra year of updates for Windows 10. The catch? You’d better prove yourself by jumping through hoops, three of them. Microsoft Knows Windows 10…
Think of your Windows kernel as the Fort Knox of your PC. It is the vault where your hardware and operating system meet, so tight is the security that even malware finds it hard to get in through the front door. But there comes a new breed of threat, picking the lock. Exploiting trusted-but-vulnerable “LOLDrivers”…
Imagine your computer as a castle. In 2024, Windows 10 and 11, being the walls, were attacked with a staggering 1394 security vulnerabilities, according to MSRC-the watchdogs working for Microsoft. Luckily, an agile team of security experts within Microsoft exists, resolving security flaws on a first-come-first-serve basis. Updates are your first line of defense. But…
Blue Screen of Doom? Error 0xc0000098 is Knocking – Here’s Your Escape Plan! The fearsome blue screen flashing 0xc0000098, startups crashing and having you down? Blame it on ACPI.sys. This sneaky driver acts every so often to sabotage Windows, especially if it is an unsupported Windows 11 variant (23H2, 22H2) or soontobediscontinued Windows 10. Even…
Windows 11 is being synthesized. Resistance is futile. Copilot by Microsoft is aggressively inserting itself into the OS, appearing from the taskbar, following users into search, and more recently, ambushing right-click menus with an unwanted “Ask Copilot” option. The year 2025 will be engraved as the dawn of an unwanted digital invasion since not everyone…
