To access the pages and options available in Windows Update Settings, open the Settings app using Win+I hotkey, and click on the Windows Update category available on the bottom left section. On the ...

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PC players have been given an unexpected treat, as Hogwarts Legacy is currently available as a free download through the Epic Games Store. The fantasy role-playing adventure, which proved to be one of ...

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To change the execution policy to run PowerShell scripts on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps: Open Start. Search for ...

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