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Installing Windows 11 without a Microsoft account in 2026: methods that still work
Find out how to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account and bypass the login requirement. A practical guide to unrestricted local installation.
How can you find out the maximum RAM capacity supported by your PC?
Discover how to use PowerShell to find out the capacity, speed and type of your RAM memory, and easily find a compatible strip for your system.
Install and activate gpedit.msc Group Policy on Windows 11 Home
Find out how to activate gpedit.msc on a Windows Home edition, unlock features and customize your system.
Installing and activating Hyper-V on Windows 11 Home with PowerShell
Find out how to activate Hyper-V on Windows 11/10 Home with PowerShell. Follow our guide to using virtualization without upgrading to Windows Pro.
What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors?
Everything you need to know about hypervisors: definition, comparison between type 1 bare metal and type 2 hosted, examples and advice on making the right choice.
5 free alternatives to Word and Office on a Windows PC in 2026
Tired of paying for Microsoft Office 365? Here are 5 free alternatives for 2024: modern, high-performance office tools for all your needs.
Windows 10: ESU now available to consumers after the end of support in 2025
Windows 10: everything you need to know about the ESU program to keep receiving security updates and avoid vulnerability risks.
FlyOOBE: migrate to Windows 11 if your PC is not compatible without reinstallation
Flyoobe lets you migrate to Windows 11 on a non-compatible PC, without reinstalling or losing data. See how it's done with a local ISO.
Microsoft Defender will continue to protect Windows 10 until 2028
Security reprieve for Windows 10! Microsoft Defender Antivirus will receive security updates until October 2028 despite the official end of support.
Reset a lost or forgotten password on Windows 11
Have you lost access to your Windows session? Find out how to reset or delete an administrator or Microsoft password, without formatting.
The best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Discover the best alternatives to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for creating, retouching and illustrating without a subscription on all operating systems.
File systems compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux and Android
No more unreadable files between Mac, PC and Linux: discover exFAT, the format that removes barriers and makes all your transfers easier.