Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"

A Reddit user ended up losing 3TB of games and backups after reinstalling Windows 11 because the operating system was lagging. Turns out, the BitLocker security was enabled by default after Microsoft ...

How to plan a smooth Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration - even if you missed the October 14th deadline

Windows 11 offers superior productivity and efficiency gains, and its not too late to make the switch from Windows 10 now ...
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Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.
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Windows 11 to let admins mandate SMB encryption for outbound connections

Windows 11 will let admins mandate SMB client encryption for all outbound connections, starting with today's Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25982 rolling out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. SMB ...

Windows 10 is Dead, and Honestly, It’s About Time You Switched to Windows 11

Windows 10 has reached end-of-life, and it's the perfect time to switch to Windows 11. You get a modern design, better ...

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...