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How to make a Windows 10 PC boot quicker with fast startup

If you've been wondering why your computer takes too long to boot, it may be because you don't have "fast startup" enabled. In this guide, I'll show you how to enable the feature and when you want to keep it disabled to avoid problems.

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4 reasons I’m sticking with Windows 10 — even after support ends

Windows 10 is reaching the end of support, but it's one of the best OSes I've ever used, and I want to keep using it because of hardware compatibility, customization, stability, and less AI integration.

Windows Central

Microsoft’s nightmare — Apple’s cheap MacBook rumored to launch as Windows 10 users scramble

The latest reports suggest Apple is readying a 12.9-inch MacBook that will cost as low as $599 and launch this fall. That's the nightmare scenario for Microsoft, as millions of users look to buy a new computer as Windows 10 support ends.

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I finally installed Windows 11 on my gaming PC — Here's how performance compares to Windows 10

I finally upgraded my home gaming PC to Windows 11, and I was curious to see if there was any difference in game performance with a fresh install compared to Windows 10. Here's what I discovered.

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Apple Takes Direct Aim at Windows 10 End of Support With Rumored $599 MacBook — the Nightmare Scenario for Microsoft and Windows 11

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I tested FrostWire a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library

FrostWire is a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library.

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Windows 10 update messes up emoji picker, proving that even though the OS is about to shuffle into its grave, Microsoft can still break stuff

Windows 10's almost dead - so bugs are a thing of the past, right? Wrong - a new update has broken the emoji picker, leaving me unable to find the frowny face I need.

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Microsoft’s sketchy Win 10 vs Win 11 performance claims pit a 9-year-old PC against a modern machine to claim 2.3X gain

Microsoft claims that Windows 11 is 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, but fails to mention that the comparison is based entirely on new hardware versus old.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it

Windows 10 users will have the option to continue receiving security updates for free beyond October 2025, so long as they sync their PC with the cloud.

Windows Central

Bring the "Windows 10 look" back to Windows 11 — Everything I changed to restore the desktop UI experience

Do you miss Windows 10? So do I. Here's how to make Windows 11 look and feel just like it with built-in options and free third-party tools.

Windows Central

Windows 10 might be at death’s door, but Microsoft hasn’t finished trying to force Bing and Edge on its users

New Windows 10 update, same old tricks, as Bing stealthily injects itself into the taskbar’s calendar panel.

TechRadar

Stellar Blade PC system requirements and specs — Can your computer run this action game?

PlayStation and Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is heading to Windows PC, so here are the requirements you'll need to meet to run the game smoothly.

Windows Central

Rainbow Six Siege X system requirements for PC

Quite an overhaul.

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Microsoft loosens the noose on Windows 10 users with new end-of-support timeline

Windows 10 users have a little more room to breathe, following a rare end-of-support U-turn by Microsoft. Just not the one they've been hoping for.

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Microsoft set to drop support for Windows 10 Office apps in October

Do you have a Windows 10 PC and use Office apps? There’s an important date looming in the future you need to know about.

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Windows 10 users: Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11, changing up its Settings app reminder banner to make sure you don’t forget

Microsoft keeps nagging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11, with a new prompt now appearing in the Update page of the Settings menu.

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Windows 10 users, you don't have to upgrade to Windows 11 in 2025 — but it will cost you

Microsoft announces a safe way to stick with Windows 10 past its 2025 end-of-support date, but it'll cost you.

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Fender Play vs Yousician: Which online lessons are right for you?

These titans of online guitar tuition take a very different approach to teaching. What sets them apart and which is the best one for you?

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Microsoft charging for Windows 10 updates is a necessary evil – but will it get people to upgrade?

Microsoft has announced that after its end of life, you’ll need to pay for Windows 10 updates.

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Windows 11 installs HP Smart app without your permission and renames your printers, confirms Microsoft

Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 installs HP Smart app automatically on some PCs without permission. The strange bug also renames printers as HP devices regardless of the actual manufacturer of the hardware.

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Windows 10 users may not get Copilot yet due to the same weird bug that’s plagued Windows 11

Microsoft is rolling out Copilot to Windows 10 users now, but if you have a multi-monitor setup, you won’t get the AI.

TechRadar

Windows 10 might get Copilot sooner than you think

Microsoft’s reversal of course on Windows 10 not getting any new features has doubtless happened for a good reason.

Windows Central

It's official: Microsoft Copilot AI is coming to Windows 10 as company reevaluates OS update strategy

An upcoming update will add a dedicated Copilot button to the Windows 10 Taskbar, next to the Action Center icon.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Microsoft plans to bring its AI Copilot to 1 billion Windows 10 users

With Windows 10 still in use on around 1 billion devices, Microsoft wants to get Copilot in front of as many of them as possible.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia New Hotfix Patches Alan Wake II, Windows 10 Transparency Settings

Nvidia was able to provide a quick fix for Alan Wake 2's performance degradation and the disappearing acts with Windows 10's transparency settings.

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