Rescuezilla is a tool and Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that simplifies the backup, cloning, and restoration of operating system images, and can also verify existing ones. Its main purpose is to make the tools provided by Clonezilla more accessible — tools that are powerful but can be difficult and rough to use for less experienced users. That…
Microsoft has just revealed an “official” method to bypass one of Windows 11’s most controversial requirements, TPM 2.0, and still install it on unsupported computers. That said, the drawbacks — such as the possibility of not receiving updates and potential functionality issues — remain unchanged. The “workaround” has been published on a Microsoft support page…
Microsoft has made good on its word and released an update that adds ads to Windows 11. Users who install it will start seeing promoted apps in the Start menu. The tech giant has rolled out an aggressive advertising-focused strategy aimed at boosting revenue — and whether you like it or not, it’s now part…
Microsoft Edge is, despite what many people believe, a very good web browser. That said, there is always room for improvement. Being based on Chromium, it inherits many of Google Chrome’s best features — but also some of its worst habits. The latter is especially evident in terms of performance, where desktop versions tend to hog…
Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 update packed with a handful of AI-powered features through Copilot across several system applications. This new version specifically brings improvements to Photos, widgets, Snap Layouts, and the tools that enable synchronization of Windows services with tablets and smartphones. One of the applications receiving updates in this new…
Although most users only use Google Chrome to browse the web and, at most, tweak a few settings from the settings panel, Google’s browser hides many more secrets. In this article, we are going to show you all the internal addresses of Google’s browser — addresses that will let us uncover the browser’s hidden features….
Proper cache management in Windows 11 is essential for keeping your operating system running efficiently and without issues. Cache is a fundamental feature that temporarily stores frequently used data and files to speed up access for applications and websites. While this feature optimizes the user experience, over time it can lead to performance problems and take…
When it comes to writing ISO images to USB drives, memory cards, and removable disks, our go-to tool has always been Rufus. Its advanced profile lets us fine-tune various configuration parameters and even modify the latest versions of Windows. However, that same advanced profile isn’t entirely suitable for most users — and that’s exactly where…
KeePass has been (and still is) a solid recommendation for managing passwords, but being an open source project, over time several interesting alternative clients emerged — and one of them is KeePassXC. This application not only opens databases compatible with KeePass 2.x, but also offers additional security features worth taking a closer look at. Password managers are not having an easy…
Long story short: With every major edition of Windows comes the need to apply new optimizations. Adjusting power settings, reducing memory consumption, removing bloatware, disabling pointless services, and blocking telemetry can take a very long time without the right tools — but the XToolBox pack aims to bring them all together in one place. It includes more than 50 programs…