Nobody likes waiting forever for their PC to start up, and these tricks can help speed up that process and improve your PC.

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In context: Piracy has been a part of Windows history from the very beginning. Microsoft began taking the issue seriously with Windows XP, and Dave Plummer has now revealed that the first unauthorized ...

When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license ...

Windows Image Acquisition is the driver model which is responsible for communication between the system and graphics hardware. It provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras. At times ...

Windows Task Scheduler is an underappreciated powerhouse that can automate more processes than most people ever realize — no third-party nonsense required. It's a smart and oddly satisfying solution ...

These incredibly ugly retro shoes sport the classic Windows XP wallpaper and come with Jibbitz charms of Clippy and the Recycle Bin. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture ...

You need antivirus software. Attacks on your PC keep getting more sophisticated, thanks to the help of AI—we’re seeing more and more AI-fueled attacks as the months tick by. Even the tech-savvy and ...

Unlock Windows 11's hidden features, get the most out of AI tools, and customize your PC like a pro with these game-changing tips. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, ...

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Don't Worry, You Can Still Save Data From a PC That Won't Boot If you have important data trapped on a computer that's not working, there are ways to recover it. You should already have a backup, but ...