Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS

Whether your computer crashes or just feels slow, you can resolve many issues in the UEFI/BIOS. Here’s how to troubleshoot, ...
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Four hidden tweaks can boost your new Windows laptop's speed

A new guide outlines four adjustments that can noticeably improve a Windows laptop’s performance beyond default factory settings. These include changing the power mode, removing preinstalled bloatware ...

Windows 11’s April patch is triggering BitLocker issues, here’s how to fix it

Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 KB5082063 Windows security update. BitLocker is a Windows ...
Windows Report

Windows 10 KB5082200 Patch Tuesday Update Fixes Login Errors for ESU Users

Microsoft KB5082200 for Windows 10 resolves sign-in bugs, boosts Secure Boot, and improves enterprise deployment.

Here’s How to Encrypt Your Whole External Backup Drive to Keep Your Files Safe

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.
Los Angeles Times

A Faster, Clearer Path to Recovery After the Wildfire

In the wake of devastating wildfires, recovery doesn’t follow a simple timeline. For individuals and families dealing with the impacts, repairing and rebuilding can unfold over months – sometimes ...
cryptopolitan

Microsoft hands over BitLocker keys to FBI, exposing users to major privacy flaw

Microsoft handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, exposing Windows users’ privacy risks. Global governments repeatedly request encryption access, pressuring tech companies like Apple and ...
Law

Lawmakers: Recovery of Attorney Fees Is Key to Reforming NY's 'Broken' Open-Records System

Legislation to strengthen the recovery of attorney fees for people who are successful in their pursuit of records under FOIL, New York's Freedom of Information Law, has struggled to find majority ...
AOL

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

For years, we've been told that encryption is the gold standard for digital privacy. If data is encrypted, it is supposed to be locked away from hackers, companies and governments alike. That ...
The National Law Review

As Winter Storm “Fern” Thaws, Take Note of Keys to Insurance Recovery

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

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