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Windows update slowing down your PC? Quick fixes to speed it up

If your Windows 11 PC feels slower after an update, here’s how to confirm the cause, roll back changes, and fix only what’s ...
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How to Clear the Cache on Xbox Series X/S: A Simple Guide

Overview: Performance issues on gaming consoles can be frustrating, especially when they interrupt immersive gameplay. Even advanced consoles like the Xbox ...
Lifehacker

This Windows Update Pop-Up Is a Scam

December 4, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google The update screen is a normal occurrence on Windows machines, so of course hackers are now manipulating it to ...
PC World

Can’t update Windows 10? Here’s how to get extended support working again

Home users who sign in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account can register for Extended Security Updates (ESU) at no cost and continue receiving free updates until October 14th, 2026. The first ...
TechSpot

Microsoft releases critical update to fix Windows 10 enrollment issues for extended security updates

Facepalm: Mainstream support for Windows 10 has officially ended, but users can still receive free security updates for one more year. However, some installations will now require a critical servicing ...
Lifehacker

'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)

November 3, 2025 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Computers are supposed to be unambiguous. When you click a function, that function is supposed to do what it ...
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Windows 11’s October update breaks keyboard and mice, Microsoft warns

Anyone who has installed the latest October update for Windows 11 should be cautious: Microsoft confirms that problems with USB keyboards and mice may occur after installing update KB5066835. After ...
ZDNet

Windows 11's October update causes a serious recovery mode glitch - but there's a workaround

A new bug stops USB devices in the Windows Recovery Environment. You can't navigate the WinRE screens using a mouse or keyboard. Microsoft is working on a fix, but there is one workaround. What would ...
keengamer.com

5 Ways to Fix the “Steam Needs to be Online to Update” Error on Windows PCs

Sync Windows Time Disable Proxy Set Steam to Run With Admin Rights Other Possible Ways to Fix the “Steam Needs to be Online to Update” Error ...
itechify

iOS 26 Update Stuck? How to Fix “Update Requested”, “Preparing Update”, and Failed Installs

Many iPhone users worldwide are experiencing issues with iOS 26 updates, where the updates hang at “Update Requested” or stall at “Preparing Update” during the installation process. The problem has ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's ultra compact Windows 11 25H2 update is here - get it in a single restart

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...
GitHub

"'charmap' codec can't decode" error encountered when installing on windows from source

justinhchae mentioned this 3 weeks ago Fix pip install issue on Windows and allow for explicit Azure OpenAPI endpoint for Mini Model Version in .env #162 ...