Since the built-in Windows Update settings weren’t helping (you’ll see why), I turned to a registry tweak I hadn’t used in years. With that single edit, I finally stopped Windows Update from hogging ...

One of the requirements to run Windows 11 is your PC is must be equipped with a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 security chip, and it also has to be enabled in the ...

Your computer's hardware clock stores the time, even when the computer is off. Windows assumes local time, while Linux ...

In this how-to guide, I'll outline the top Registry tweaks I consider that every power user should apply to Windows 11. Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky and can ...

Microsoft has begun a new campaign that nags people with older machines; here's a quick registry hack that lets you neutralize the problem. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...

Wondering if anyone might have insight into whether using a specific value in the registry is a documented / supported feature, or an unsupported 'hack'. Under the ...

The registry hack is a simple four step process that allows users to download Vista SP1 directly from the Windows Update website, according to the Windows enthusiast site Nero's Club. However, ...

I was wondering... is there a simple registry hack to modify a windows 98 machine from static IP to DHCP. I'm assuming I have to clear out all the gateway and dns info and change some sort of flag for ...

Microsoft is warning against a simple hack that enables those still using Windows XP to receive security updates through 2019. The trick involves modifying the system registry, a process that is ...

Microsoft has been pushing people to upgrade to Windows 11 but it doesn't want you running the OS on an unsupported system. For security reasons, only PCs with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 are ...

In brief: Just days after Microsoft removed a handy script from Windows 11 Insider builds that allowed people to skip the Microsoft Account requirement for ...