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The System File Checker in Windows 11 caught in a loop of false positives
Windows 11 24H2 update plagued by file scanner bug - over and over again

The glitch causes the System File Checker tool to report that certain files are corrupted even if they're not.

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Buy a Microsoft Office license for Mac or Windows for $25
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This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - automagically
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You should protect your Windows PC data with strong encryption - here's how and why
Microsoft Project Pro 2021
Buy a Microsoft Project Pro or Microsoft Visio Pro license for less than $20 with this deal
The System File Checker in Windows 11 caught in a loop of false positives

Windows 11 24H2 update plagued by file scanner bug - over and over again

The glitch causes the System File Checker tool to report that certain files are corrupted even if they're not.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
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Buy a Microsoft Office license for Mac or Windows for $25

This deal gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac and access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for 89% off.
3 days ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Services & Software
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This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - automagically

Is your inbox overflowing with ads, newsletters, and social media updates? This one feature that's built into most email solutions will fix that for you.
5 days ago by Ed Bott in Productivity
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You should protect your Windows PC data with strong encryption - here's how and why

How do you protect a PC filled with confidential files and personal secrets? Every Windows edition includes the ability to encrypt the system drive, and business editions can use the full set of BitLocker tools. Here's what you need to know.
6 days ago by Ed Bott in Windows
Microsoft Project Pro 2021

Buy a Microsoft Project Pro or Microsoft Visio Pro license for less than $20 with this deal

Microsoft's project management solutions include timesheet support, org charts, and more to help you stay organized -- and they're on sale for 92% off.
1 week ago by Allison Murray in Services & Software
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You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it

If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two ways

Microsoft just added another roadblock, but we've got a new workaround. Here's how you can bypass the latest restrictions and safely upgrade your Windows 10 PC - for free.
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Microsoft Office 2024 now available without a subscription for PC and Mac

For the first time since 2021, the Office suite is available as a standalone, one-time purchase. Here's everything new in Office 2024.
1 week ago by Artie Beaty in Productivity
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I got my news briefing from Microsoft Copilot this morning, and I'd do it again

This is my new favorite - and free - Copilot feature. Here's why.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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Copilot Voice beats Gemini Live and ChatGPT's Voice Mode in one big way

I tested Microsoft's new AI voice assistant and came away impressed. You can try it, too - for free.
1 week ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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The best tablets you can buy: Expert tested

We reviewed the top tablets from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more to help you choose the best one for your needs.
1 week ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
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Microsoft abandons HoloLens 2, issues a final call for purchases

The mixed reality headset never did catch on - and no successor product is planned.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in AR + VR
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What's new in Windows 11 24H2, and when will your PC get it?

Microsoft is about to release a new version of Windows 11. Should you rush to update or hold off?
1 week ago by Ed Bott in Windows 11
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Windows 11 users, beware: A recent update has been causing constant reboots

Patch KB5043145 can cause Windows 11 devices to restart over and over.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in Security
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Microsoft to start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here's how much

Businesses can expect to pay a shockingly high sum for a subscription to Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. Educators will fare better. But what about consumers?
2 weeks ago by Ed Bott in Windows
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