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Cybersecurity

DNS4EU: the European DNS designed for cybersecurity and privacy

Every day, billions of DNS requests pass through the hands of a small number of mostly American companies. Google DNS, Cloudflare and OpenDNS have become fast, free standards, often without users realising it. That dominance raises an essential question: where does our browsing data go, and who can see it? In response to this digital-sovereignty … Continued

Windows

NTLite: Create a custom Windows 11 ISO for your PC

Windows 11 is a comprehensive operating system, but it is also bloated and packed with components that most users do not need. What if you could create your own version of Windows – a slimmed-down version, tailored to your hardware and already configured to your preferences? With NTLite, this is possible. This software allows you … Continued

MacOS

How do you create a bootable macOS USB stick from a Windows PC?

Your Mac has given up the ghost; the screen remains stubbornly black or displays a question mark, and the only working computer to hand is a Windows PC. Apple has made every provision for repairing its machines within its own ecosystem, but the task becomes considerably more complicated as soon as you switch to a … Continued

Windows

The Best Free Data Recovery Software for Windows in 2026

Losing important files is always frustrating, but there are fortunately solutions for every situation. For an accidental deletion, a formatted SD card or an inaccessible drive, PhotoRec is free, has no quota and is accessible to as many people as possible through QPhotoRec. For more complex cases involving RAID, NAS or network configurations, R-Studio offers … Continued

Hardware

Is It Cheaper to Build a PC Than to Buy One?

Building your own PC was long considered the best way to save money. Instead of buying a complete computer from a manufacturer that has to pay for its factory, employees, transport, marketing and margin, you buy the components directly and assemble the computer yourself. However, when you compare the prices side by side, the conclusion … Continued

Windows

Generic product keys for upgrading to Windows 11: the complete list

Windows restricts access to certain features (such as upgrading from the Home edition to the Pro edition) by means of a paywall and system restrictions. To bypass this restriction without reinstalling your entire system, Microsoft offers generic product keys. These codes do not permanently activate Windows. They simply force the installer to accept the upgrade. … Continued