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A bad driver update bricked my PC—Windows' hidden backup tool fixed it in minutes

This hidden Windows backup tool saved me after a bad driver update; your PC has a built-in time machine just for these ...

‘Reboot Your PC’—Microsoft Changes ‘Most Windows Devices’ In June

All change for Windows Updated on May 18 with new detail about the new folder Microsoft has quietly added to your all Windows ...

‘Restart And Shut Down’—Microsoft Confirms Windows Update ‘Disruption’

Microsoft is changing your Windows Update. The company is killing Secure Boot certificates on most PCs after 15 years, pushing out an update with a critical “Red” warning where “action is needed." But ...

How to check your Windows PC for expiring security certificates - a big one ends in June

A critical Windows expiration date is coming next month for more than a billion PCs - and even some Linux distros are ...

Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers

When a driver published to Windows Update is found to have a problem, your PC will still look for an updated version of the driver instead. If it can’t find one, that’s when C ...

Millions of Windows PCs Face a Secure Boot Update Deadline in 2026

Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June 2026. Here’s how to check whether your Windows PC has the ...
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Your motherboard BIOS is probably outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Keeping your PC up to date isn’t just about installing the latest Windows updates. Hardware drivers and motherboard firmware (BIOS or UEFI) play a big role in system stability and security. While ...