Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely.

You can revive your aging PC with a lightweight Linux distro such as Puppy Linux and Linux Lite. But which one should you choose?

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...

Back in November 2025, Microsoft had disclosed a major issue on certain Windows 11 24H2 systems which led to problems and ...

Here we go again. “Microsoft is trying a new way to stop users from downloading Google Chrome.” We have seen this before. Just as with Apple, the two tech giants are pushing hard to keep users within ...

This is what we see searching 'chrome download' in Bing (inside Edge). Image: Bing/TechRepublic Microsoft is trying a new way to stop users downloading Google Chrome. Once again, Microsoft is ...

Microsoft wants Windows users to stick with its Edge browser, and the company now puts multiple roadblocks in front of anyone ...

Windows 11 just looks better than Windows 10. A compact taskbar, rounded window corners, and a touch-friendly interface are easy on the eyes, as is the improved dark mode. You also now get an optional ...

It’s never fun to be in last place. Google has been coasting along with its Android tablets and Chromebooks for years, playing second fiddle to the bigger players in the game. But the company has a ...

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