The system employs HMAC-SHA256 (Hash-based Message Authentication Code using SHA-256) for license integrity verification. SHA-256 refers to the Secure Hash Algorithm producing 256-bit hash values (see ...

Microsoft has released Native NVMe support for Windows Server 2025, unlocking 80% IOPS gains, though admins must manually ...

Legacy Update has for years been a tremendously useful site and tool for those wanting to keep older versions of Windows alive and in active use. The site has updated its archive of files that ...

Most people only use a fraction of their laptop’s potential. Beyond the basics—email, browsers, and office tools—lie a treasure trove of hidden features that can dramatically improve productivity.

The year is nearly up, but Windows 11 still has a few festive treats up its sleeve. Here's what's still to come before 2026 begins.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tuesday evening, a judge issued an order allowing the reactivation of charitable gaming machines in Kentucky. This was in response to three Kentucky charities filing a lawsuit ...

Immersive productivity for Windows 11 is now available on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S with the latest release of Meta's Horizon OS. The feature, called Mixed Reality Link, was available on a limited basis ...

The bells are ringing for Windows 10, and many users who have waited are now choosing to update to Windows 11. If you’re one of them, congratulations on continued security updates and new features, ...

Solar-collecting windows could make office buildings and skyscrapers more energy efficient, but harnessing solar power while retaining transparency is a tricky engineering problem. A new study from ...

If you've installed the big Windows 11 update that Microsoft pushed out in August (which also includes the new Black Screen of Death), you'll notice a brand new entry in Settings: Quick Machine ...