The mystery behind one of the internet’s most famous images – and why we see it so much

“Bliss” became widely understood as the most generic of generic stock photos, in the same way the placeholder icon became ...

Use the Windows emoji keyboard to add a splash of personality to your text

To access the Windows emoji keyboard press and hold the Windows key + the period key. You can use this shortcut in any app or ...

Want to try Linux but prefer the Windows UI? This distro is for you

FreeXP is a Q4OS spin with a decidedly Windows feel. If you want to jump on the Linux bandwagon, but prefer the Windows UI, this is the distribution for you.
How-To Geek on MSN

I set up a Windows XP virtual machine just for these 3 classic apps

I first used Windows XP on my computer back in 2010, when I was just 12 years old. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that 3D ...

Secret Windows 11 trick rescues you from frozen screen nightmares

Stuck in a digital jam? Windows 11's 'Emergency Restart' is your escape route. Just hit Ctrl+Alt+Del, hold Ctrl, and click ...

How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...

5 simple tricks that made my Windows 11 PC boot faster and perform better

Nobody likes waiting forever for their PC to start up, and these tricks can help speed up that process and improve your PC.
Detroit Free Press

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...