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Windows update renames every installed printer to HP LaserJet
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Microsoft has been quiet as HP says it's trying to get to the root of the problem. Users reported their installed printers were renamed to HP LaserJet and HP app installed after updating Windows.
Windows 11 Adds Support for 11 Additional Zip and Archive Formats
By Mark Tyson published
Windows 11 gets support for more archive formats at last. It has been decades since zip support was added.
Tiny11 Core Shrinks Windows 11 ISO to 2GB, Installation to 3.3GB
By Mark Tyson published
Windows 11 has never been more compact, with NTDEV's ‘tiny11 core’ shrinking the ISO to 2GB and the install footprint to 3.3GB.
Tested: Windows 11 Pro's On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs Up to 45%
By Jarred Walton published
BitLocker software encryption slows performance. Here's how to fix it.
Microsoft Says the Days of Free Windows 7 to 10 or 11 Updates Are Over
By Mark Tyson published
Microsoft has issued a statement marking the end of free updates from Windows 7 and 8.X to Windows 10 and 11, but free upgrades from Windows 10 to 11 are still encouraged.
Microsoft Developing Chrome OS-Like Version of Windows 12: Report
By Anton Shilov published
Microsoft is reportedly prepping a Windows 12 version to challenge Chrome OS in the educational sector.
Tiny11 23H2 Windows Released With Greater Functionality, Numerous Bugfixes
By Mark Tyson published
NTDEV has released tiny11 23H2 which irons out several wrinkles, while enabling most options available to full-fat OS users.
Microsoft Announces Endgame for Third-Party Windows Printer Drivers
By Brandon Hill published
Microsoft is focusing on Mopria-compliant printers using the IPP Class Driver.
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