When you buy a brand-new PC, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to stick with Windows 11 Home -- the edition that comes preinstalled on most consumer laptops and desktops — or upgrade ...

Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.

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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, ...