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This free Windows 11 tool can rescue your PC when things go wrong - here's how - ZDNET

Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows 11 I create Windows 11 system restore points before most major changes - and you should, too. Here's why. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. System Restore has been a key recovery feature in Windows for years. With this free built-in tool, you create snapshots that preserve the current state of your Windows environment. If a problem arises that impacts specific applications, settings, or Windows itself, you can revert your PC to a previous restore point before the problem occurred. Also: Microsoft fixes 421 bugs and a Windows zero-day in August Patch Tuesday Though System Restore may be an old feature, it’s still as effective as ever. System Restore saves the current state of your Windows system files, Registry settings, device drivers, and installed programs. It doesn’t capture your personal files, so you can’t use it to recover lost documents, photos, emails, or other content. For that reason, it can’t serve as a full backup tool, but rather as a way to undo system changes whe

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A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems - Engadget

The company has launched an investigation. A recent Windows 11 update looks to be causing some serious issues on some PCs, according to a report by Windows Latest. The update is triggering game crashes, login errors, display issues, system…

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Aug 20, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
A recent Windows 11 update is causing game crashes and all kinds of other problems - Engadget

The company has launched an investigation. A recent Windows 11 update looks to be causing some serious issues on some PCs, according to a report by Windows Latest. The update is triggering game crashes, login errors,…

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Aug 18, 2026·ZDNetT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out - ZDNET

Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows 11 You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter. Follow ZDNET: Add us…

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Aug 18, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Right-clicking without the clutter.

Microsoft’s latest Experimental Windows 11 Insider Preview build introduces support for Emoji 17.0, alongside an updated context menu experience in File Explorer that’s “designed to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to…

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Aug 11, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Windows license price hikes could make PC even more expensive: Report

Windows laptops just can't catch a break. As the memory chip shortage rages on, a new report from the Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News (UDN) says PCs are facing further price hikes as Microsoft raises its Windows…

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Aug 9, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Skip the $199 price tag — Windows 11 Pro is $11.23 today only

TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $11.23 (reg. $199) through today only with code AUG25 — that’s nearly $188 in savings and no ongoing fees. If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been…

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This free Windows 11 tool can rescue your PC when things go wrong - here's how - ZDNET

Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows 11 I create Windows 11 system restore points before most major changes - and you should, too. Here's why. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetAug 20, 2026

The company has launched an investigation. A recent Windows 11 update looks to be causing some serious issues on some PCs, according to a report by Windows Latest. The update is triggering game crashes, login errors, display issues, system…

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T2 · Outlet reportZDNetAug 18, 2026

Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows 11 You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 18, 2026

Microsoft’s latest Experimental Windows 11 Insider Preview build introduces support for Emoji 17.0, alongside an updated context menu experience in File Explorer that’s “designed to feel faster, cleaner, and easier to tailor.” A notable…

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T2 · Outlet reportMashableAug 11, 2026

Windows laptops just can't catch a break. As the memory chip shortage rages on, a new report from the Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News (UDN) says PCs are facing further price hikes as Microsoft raises its Windows 11 licensing fees for…

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T2 · Outlet reportMashableAug 9, 2026

TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $11.23 (reg. $199) through today only with code AUG25 — that’s nearly $188 in savings and no ongoing fees. If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your…

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T2 · Outlet reportZDNetAug 5, 2026

Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Windows > Windows 11 I create Windows 11 system restore points before most major changes - and you should, too. Here's why. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. System…

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