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A mysterious new folder appeared in my C drive after this Windows 11 update, should I be worried?
By Rael Hornby last updated
A recent Windows 11 update has left behind a strange "inetpub" folder on users' computers — here's what it is and what it isn't.

Oops. Deleting Windows' mysterious "inetpub" folder was a terrible mistake. Here's how to fix it
By Rael Hornby published
Last week, a strange folder appearing in the system directory of Windows machines was deemed harmless, but users who deleted it may be at risk.

If you ignore this Windows error, maybe it'll go away — or so says Microsoft
By Rael Hornby published
A recent Windows 10 update claims to cause an issue with Windows Recovery, but the solution seems quite simple.

Microsoft Recall is gradually rolling out — will new privacy features get you to try Windows AI?
By Sean Riley published
Microsoft Recall is rolling out gradually as part of the latest Windows Insider update almost a year after its announcement. Here's a look at what's changed.

Microsoft has forked-up Windows 11, but there's one clear solution
By Rael Hornby published
Former Windows 10 users may have jumped through Microsoft's upgrade hoops, but they're being left behind anyway. Something has to change.

Microsoft doesn't want you to upgrade to Windows 11
By Rael Hornby published
Microsoft's Windows 10 end-of-support checklist all but confirms what you've suspected for years: Microsoft would rather you ditch your old machine entirely.

As Windows 11 adoption skyrockets, Microsoft tightens its grip on new users
By Rael Hornby published
Windows 11 has never been so popular, and Microsoft is trying its hardest to capitalize on that.

I swapped my Windows mouse for an Apple Magic Trackpad. Here’s what happened.
By Jowi Morales published
I ditched my mouse and bought a Magic Trackpad to see how it would affect my workflow. Is it worth making the switch? Here's what I found out.
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