VeraCrypt is a popular open source encryption tool that may be used to encrypt files, create encrypted containers, encrypt entire hard drives and partitions, and even the system partition. Encryption of the system partition adds a bootloader to the system which loads VeraCrypt on system start. …
Preview builds and leaks of the Windows 11 operating system have been around for a while. While the operating system is still in active development, it is clear already that it will include several changes and new features when compared to Windows 10. The next version …
Microsoft has had a troubled year dealing with Windows Updates causing printer issues. The latest problem that has affected printers is called PrintNightmare, which is a remote code execution vulnerability. Martin wrote an article about this, where he explains a couple of workarounds to deal with …
Devices that run Microsoft’s Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 operating systems can’t be upgraded to Windows 11 directly using inplace upgrades. Direct upgrades are only available on Windows 10 devices. A recent news post on Microsoft’s German news site reveals the minimum versions for Enterprise organizations …
Windows 11 has stricter system requirements than Windows 10; this means that devices that run Windows 10 may not be compatible with Windows 11, even if they are not that old. Microsoft released its own test program when it announced Windows 11 that would tell you …
Windows 365 will allow customers to access a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC on any device through a web browser Microsoft has announced Windows 365, a cloud computing service that will allow users to run Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs remotely in a web …
If you recently made the switch from a Windows 10 PC to a Chromebook, you’re probably missing some of your favorite apps. It’s no secret that some Windows apps can’t run natively on Chrome OS. Users often miss their favorite productivity apps, creator tools, and games …
In a blog post on Medium, the Microsoft Design team explained their design goals for Windows 11. They note the designs for Windows 11 is focused on people, how computing can empower them, and what they love. This involved 85+ research studies and tens of thousands …