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Microsoft has silently discontinued its phone-based activation system for Windows and Office products, forcing users into an ...

Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.

Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don ...

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...

A new year is the perfect time to start fresh — and that includes making sure your PC is properly activated. As 2026 begins, ...

The Command Palette is a feature available on Windows 11 through PowerToys designed for advanced users who want faster access ...

Microsoft recently added a new feature that gives a significant performance boost to certain SSDs. However, there's a caveat.

Microsoft will end support in 2026 for Windows 11, Office 2021, and other key products. See what’s affected, key dates, and ...

If the BitLocker Keyboard is not working and you cannot log in to Windows 11/10, use these working fixes to resolve the ...

Microsoft has quietly killed an offline option to activate Windows 10 and 11: phone activation. According to Neowin, the ...