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You may encounter an issue where Windows tells you your PIN is incorrect even though you entered it correctly.

When you tell Windows to delete a file, you usually want it gone forever. However, some data recovery applications and services can restore those files even if you think they've been completely deleted.

Back in July 2024, Mozilla expressed its desire to extend Firefox support to Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, while other browsers like Chrome and Edge have abandoned versions of Microsoft's outdated operating system.

Modern versions of Windows still contain a lot of old code, and Microsoft generally tries to hide outdated parts, like the Control Panel, in favor of more modern components. However, there are some interesting exceptions.

According to Microsoft, Copilot is the future of Windows. But what if you want to try it but can't find Copilot? The following article will show you some tricks if Copilot doesn't appear on your Windows 11.

Over time, the files on your hard drive become fragmented and your computer slows down because it has to check multiple locations on the drive. To help your computer run more efficiently, you can use the built-in tools in Windows to defragment those files.

If you're wondering how well your Windows PC is performing, run the Windows Experience Index (WEI).

Today, Microsoft officially launched another version of the Windows 11 operating system.

On your PC, a lot of your personal information can be accessed without permission. That's because Windows data is stored publicly on the drive and is not encrypted or protected by encryption software, so anyone can access your confidential and private information.

Android Studio is the official IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for Android app development and it is based on JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA software. Android Studio offers many great features that help improve productivity when building Android apps.

Windows 11 is officially leaked and you can even install it right now.

Phone Link lets you access your mobile device from your PC instantly. And users have the option to enable or disable the display of linked device names in Windows Share.

Since Windows Terminal Preview version 1.23.10353.0, Microsoft has added color customization so you can change the color according to your needs.

Accessing the Control Panel will help you adjust many system settings, because the Control Panel in Windows is a collection of applets, which are like small programs, each of which is used to configure different aspects of the operating system.

Setting up multiple monitors on Windows is quite simple and only takes a few minutes to do. After setting up multi-monitor mode (multiple screens), you can set up separate wallpapers for each screen. To do this, please refer to the article below from WebTech360.

This is a method of searching and opening files that is said to be faster than using File Explorer.

There are a number of ways you can run a different version of the same application. The following guide will explain which method is best for a particular type of program.

After a long period of “living on the sidelines,” the Windows Mail, Calendar, and People apps are slowly approaching the end of their lifecycles. Microsoft recently updated its official documentation to clarify that the aforementioned apps will be completely retired on December 31, 2024.

Shortly after the official launch of Windows 11 version 24H2 last month, Microsoft acknowledged an unexpected issue with the Voicemeeter app.

Windows computers come with a number of useful Microsoft apps, such as Notepad, Photos, and Paint. However, it also includes a number of apps that are not very useful and are worth removing.

SuperFetch is available on Windows versions but is known by very few users. In the article below, WebTech360 will guide you how to enable or disable SuperFetch on Windows 10/8/7.

While there is no official Windows version yet, Microsoft Edge and Chrome let you use ChatGPT just like the native Windows app.

The tabbed interface is something Windows users have been requesting for years.

Windows 11's only major update - version 24H2 - was released on October 1 and included quite a few new features.

If you are using a Windows 10 laptop and just want to turn off the screen without putting it into Sleep Mode, here is how.

Every time you install or delete a software, your hard drive will be fragmented. Disk fragmentation can slow down your computer. To prevent disk fragmentation, in this article, I will introduce 2 methods.

If you're running Windows 10 on a relatively small SSD or on a small partition of your hard drive and are running out of drive space, you might consider moving your Documents, Desktop, and Download folders to another drive.

Microsoft now has its own Windows Package Manager, which lets you install thousands of different packages.

Night Light is a feature in Windows 10 and 11 designed to reduce the blue light emitted from the display.

Windows 11's widget system has been gradually improved by Microsoft over time through updates.