If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

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It seems like a fair assessment to state that the many ‘AI’ features that Microsoft added to Windows 11 are at least somewhat controversial. Unsurprisingly, this has led many to wonder about disabling ...

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

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Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant in Windows 11 designed to help with tasks, but many users find it unnecessary and want to remove it due to privacy concerns and ...