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5 types of PC programs I refuse to install on a new build

We're on the heels of 2026, and I can confidently say that you don't really need a third-party antivirus program on your PC. Any Windows 11 PC already has built-in antivirus protection, thanks to ...

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

Scream OG Matthew Lillard is scared he'll ruin Scream 7

While his character dies in the original Scream, Matthew Lillard is returning to the franchise 20 years later. The actor is ...
MUO on MSN

I ran one Windows command and got back 11GB of space instantly

Press Windows + S and type cmd. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Type compact /compactos:never and press Enter. Type compact /compactos:always and press Enter. Type compact ...
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Windows XP Mode (VM) with Windows Virtual PC Windows 6.1

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Windows

Windows 10’s market share is more than hanging in there despite being at end of support Latest Statcounter findings indicate that, aside from in the Americas, there’s close to a 50-50 split with ...