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How to Reset All Audio Settings in Windows 11

If you’re PC’s audio isn’t working, or you’d like to bring the sound settings back to the defaults so you can re-customize them, it’s easy to reset all kinds of audio configurations on a Windows 11 computer. We’ll show you ho…

The Best Free Apps for Your Windows PC

If you buy a Mac today, you also get almost all the software you need for productivity or creativity included, while it seems like Windows users have to shell out for quality software applications. But with so much good free …

How to Fix the Windows 0xc00000e5 Error

Windows error 0xc00000e5 is one of the more common error codes users report seeing. The error code usually includes a message such as “The application was unable to start correctly,” which gives you a rough idea of the cause …

Xbox App Won’t Open in Windows? 9 Fixes

Are you having trouble opening the Xbox app on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC? It’s a fairly common problem, and there are a few ways to get around this problem. We’ll show you how to fix it so the Xbox app opens normally a…

How to Speed Up Windows 11’s Boot Time

Is your Windows 11 PC too slow in starting up? There are a few changes you can make, from toggling a setting to upgrading your hardware, that will improve your computer’s boot time so you’re never left waiting….

10 Best Widgets for Windows 11

Windows 11 comes preloaded with several useful widgets that you can use to get quick information about what you’re interested in. You can also add third-party widgets to your PC, extending your PC’s functionalities. Here are …

Windows 11 Has a New “Canary” Release Channel

If you want to beta-test Windows versions before everyone gets them, the Insider Program currently has a few release channels ranging from relatively stable to extremely buggy. A new canary branch, though, is taking over as t…

How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 11

Knowing how to perform a clean install of Windows 11 is useful in a number of situations, not least for avoiding potential errors and conflicts when upgrading from an older version of the OS. It can even breathe new life into…

How to Fix the 0xc000007b Error on Windows

It can be very frustrating to try to launch an app or game and get a message like “The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application.” Fortunately, it’s not impossible to fix a 0xc0…
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