Windows 11's recent test builds are unexpectedly playing the Windows Vista startup sound. The bug had been fixed in Dev and Beta builds, but reappeared in the Canary branch. Microsoft has explained ...

Blue Screen of Death or BSOD on Windows computers indicates that a critical issue has been detected, which caused Windows OS to restart unexpectedly. This Blue Screen ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5651 introduces AI-powered Copilot+ in Settings for Snapdragon PCs, enhancing user support. It also revives a larger taskbar clock with seconds and ...

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Fast Startup can also prevent you from shutting down your PC. If the system fails to power off and instead sends you back to the login screen, chances are Fast Startup is to blame. Conversely, it may ...

In brief: If you've been getting a blue screen of death on Windows 11 and you have Intel Smart Sound Technology installed, you might want to check its driver version. Microsoft flagged the issue this ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. A former Microsoft employee has revealed what the missing Windows 8 startup sound ...

I bet you've never heard the Windows XP startup sound on a theremin. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Musician and YouTuber Joe ...

Customizing your Windows sound schemes can significantly enhance your user experience, especially if you're tired of the default sounds. Here’s how you can install and enjoy some of the best custom ...