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Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...

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Deleting the WinSxS folder is unsafe. Learn what WinSxS does and how to clean it safely using Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense, and DISM to free real space in Windows 10 and 11.

The Storm 10 chassis is an aluminum affair that feels slightly plasticky. It does, however, have a 360-degree flip touchscreen, which is really nice. The hinges are also nice and tight, so you can ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Are you getting used to Windows 11 but wish it was a bit faster? Do you feel like your computer has become slower or starts up unusually slowly? Follow along and I’ll go through various tricks that ...

Your old solid state drive (SSD) has a lot of files on it that you probably don't want ending up in a stranger's hands, so you keep it in a place safe from prying eyes and greedy hands. As long as it ...