Windows 11 is refreshing Secure Boot keys in 2026. Here's why TPM-WMI Event ID 1801 appears, and how to verify the new certificate.

Secure Boot has relied on the same security certificates to verify bootloaders since 2011, during the development cycle for Windows 8. But those original certificates are set to expire in June and ...

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.

If your Windows PC won’t start properly or keeps crashing, Safe Mode can help you identify the cause and fix the problem. In ...

Microsoft's February update KB5077181 tackles the black screen crashes hitting Nvidia RTX users since January. The mandatory ...

Here's my essential Windows 11 update safety checklist, along with instructions on how to recover your PC if anything goes ...

A former Microsoft executive reveals why Windows 11 removed the vertical taskbar as reports suggest it may return.

A 30-year PC building veteran, Zak is a modern-day Renaissance man who may not be an expert on anything, but knows just a little about nearly everything.

Microsoft Edge is the modern successor to Internet Explorer, but it's also a key vector for enshittification in Windows 11.

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

Struggling with the frustrating Windows 11 "Startup Settings" blank error? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to restore your boot options quickly and get your PC running smoothly again. No tech ...