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Set up Google Quick Share for Windows, send files in either direction and choose who can discover your devices, using guidance available by 17 August 2024.
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Intel’s 0x129 BIOS update: check your 13th- or 14th-gen PC
Intel’s 0x129 microcode update is delivered through BIOS releases, not Windows Update. Check the exact system model, follow the vendor’s notes and contact support if crashes are already occurring.
Why CrowdStrike’s July 2024 content update crashed Windows
A cause-focused account of the 2024 outage: how faulty Rapid Response Content passed validation, crashed Windows and exposed gaps in error handling and rollout.
XMP or EXPO? Enable Your RAM Profile and Check Its Speed
If your memory is running below the speed printed on its box, a BIOS profile may be disabled. Check compatibility, enable XMP or EXPO, and confirm the reported rate.
CrowdStrike recovery: BitLocker checks and USB repair steps
For administrators of confirmed affected PCs: check BitLocker and account access, prepare Microsoft’s recovery USB and follow the Windows PE or Safe Mode workflow.
CrowdStrike outage: is your Windows PC affected?
Check whether a blue-screening Windows PC fits the July 2024 CrowdStrike incident, decide who should act and prepare a useful handoff to IT.
Encrypt Files with 7-Zip and Hide Their Names
Create an AES-256 encrypted 7z archive in Windows, hide the internal file list, test it before sending, and learn what the archive name still reveals.
V-Sync, VRR or an FPS Cap? A Practical Guide to Screen Tearing
Learn what V-Sync, variable refresh rate and FPS caps each do, then choose a setting to test against screen tearing on your PC.
Windows Recall: What Microsoft Announced by 28 May 2024
By 28 May 2024, Recall was still a planned Copilot+ PC preview. Here is what Microsoft said it would save, which controls it announced, and what buyers could not yet verify.
How to verify a Windows download with a SHA-256 checksum
Check a downloaded file against its publisher's SHA-256 in Windows. Find the right checksum, compare it in PowerShell and understand what the result proves.
Android's new Find My Device network: what it finds and what it shares
Google's new Android network can find compatible offline phones. See how nearby devices contribute, what the privacy default does, and which tracker features were still planned on 10 April 2024.
XZ Utils backdoor: how to check your Linux system
The XZ backdoor affected specific Linux packages and release channels. Here is how to read the full version, follow your distribution’s advice and assess earlier exposure.
Use an Android phone as a webcam in Windows 11 (Insider preview)
As of 25 March 2024, Windows 11 Insiders can try an Android phone as a webcam. Check the requirements, enable the preview and troubleshoot missing controls.
Windows 11 Sudo Is Still a Preview: How Its Three Modes Work
Microsoft’s Windows Sudo can elevate one command, but in March 2024 it was an Insider preview. See how its three modes differ and which trade-offs matter.
Chrome extension permissions: what can your add-ons read?
An extension’s site access is only part of its permissions. Learn what Chrome’s three access settings mean, test a narrower setup and review the tools you keep.
Passkeys explained: what happens if you lose your phone?
What happens to your passkeys when a phone goes missing? Understand syncing, recovery and spare sign-in methods, then check your setup before you need it.
Windows battery report: how to check your laptop’s battery health
A laptop can show 100% charge yet have much less capacity. Read its Windows battery report, calculate reported wear and decide what to check next.
Wi-Fi 6E: what 6 GHz adds—and what your PC needs
Wi-Fi 6E adds 6 GHz to Wi-Fi 6, but both your PC and router need compatible radios. Learn how to check devices, regional availability and your live connection before upgrading.