AV-TEST, a German research laboratory, has published a new report on testing antivirus software for home users of Windows 10. The study involved 21 products, including Microsoft Defender. The products were evaluated in three categories, security, performance, and usability.
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How to Change Default Drag and Drop Action in Windows 11
Here's how to change the default drag and drop action in Windows 11. We will also review how to change drag and drop sensitivity, and how to completely disable drag and drop in File Explorer.
How to Remove Shortcut Arrow Icon in Windows 11
Here's how to remove the shortcut arrow icon in Windows 11, also known as shortcut arrow overlay icon. By default, every shortcut has such an overlay icon to differentiate them from other files. You can disable it or replace with a custom icon of your choice.
Windows 11 on ARM: Lenovo QRD with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 CPU
An engineering sample of a Lenovo QRD laptop powered by an ARM Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor has been spotted in Geekbench database. Thanks to this new info, we can now see what performance Windows 11 on ARM devices can offer.
A new vulnerability allows attackers to gain admin rights in Windows 11 and 10
Security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri has discovered a new zero-day vulnerability that allows a person to gain SYSTEM privileges in a matter of seconds. The vulnerability is known to affect all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.
Qualcomm has an exclusive agreement with Microsoft for Windows on ARM
XDA reports that Qualcomm has an exclusive agreement with Microsoft for Windows on ARM, made several years ago. Due to that agreement, all devices running this version of the popular OS are only based on Snapdragon chips. One more interesting thing is the agreement is expiring very soon.
Disable the ‘- Shortcut’ Text Addition for Shortcuts in Windows 11
Here's how to disable the '- Shortcut' text addition for new shortcuts in Windows 11. When you create a new shortcut, the OS names as it 'app name - shortcut', so many users rename shortcut to remove the added suffix. Instead, you can simply disable it and save your time.
November Firmware Update for Xbox Series X, S and Xbox One
Microsoft has announced the November November firmware update for Xbox consoles, available for both the Xbox Series X and S and the entire Xbox One family. It includes new color filters, improved audio output, reduced input lag and Bluetooth Low Energy support for older controllers.
Windows 11 Build 22000.348 is out to Beta & RP channels with one fix
Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 Build 22000.348 (KB5007262)to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels. The patch resolves just one but important issue.
How to Clean Boot in Windows 11
This post will show you how to perform a clean boot in Windows 11. It is great for troubleshooting when you have no idea what actually causes issues. When doing a clean boot, you can clearly see if a problem you are troubleshooting is related to a third-party software, or it is causes by some built-in service, driver or app.
