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Thinking about a new PC? This upgrade might change your mind
Winsage
February 10, 2025

Thinking about a new PC? This upgrade might change your mind

A bundle featuring Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, significantly reduced from its regular price of 9.99. The upgrade to Windows 11 Pro provides a modern interface, productivity tools, and enhanced security features, including BitLocker device encryption. The bundle includes a lifetime license for eight Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. This offer is available for a limited time and does not require a coupon.
Best tips I use to boost search efficiency on File Explorer for Windows 11
Winsage
February 8, 2025

Best tips I use to boost search efficiency on File Explorer for Windows 11

Searching for files on Windows 11 can be optimized using File Explorer's search feature, which includes advanced search filters, boolean operators, wildcards, and indexing settings. To search efficiently, open File Explorer (Windows key + E) and use the following filters: - Basic filters: - kind: Searches for file types (e.g., kind:document, kind:image). - ext: Searches by file extension (e.g., ext:.pdf). - date: Searches by modification date (e.g., date:today). - size: Searches by file size (e.g., size:>100MB). - Boolean operators: - AND: Finds files containing both terms. - OR: Finds files containing either term. - NOT: Excludes files with a specific term. - Wildcards: - asterisk (): Represents any sequence of characters (e.g., .txt). - question mark (?): Represents a single character (e.g., file?.txt). - File properties: Search by metadata (e.g., author:John, tag:important). - Advanced query syntax: Use specific syntaxes to refine searches (e.g., datemodified:last week). - Search options: Access additional filters through the "Search options" menu in File Explorer. - Save query: Save frequent searches for easy access. - Enhanced Indexing: Enable this option to broaden search capabilities across the entire system. - AI integration: Microsoft is incorporating AI features for natural language searches, currently available on Copilot+ PCs.
Get the ultimate all-in-one Windows + Microsoft software upgrade for £44
Winsage
February 7, 2025

Get the ultimate all-in-one Windows + Microsoft software upgrade for £44

A bundle is available that includes a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro for the price of .97, reduced from 8. The bundle provides essential applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with enhanced security features in Windows 11 Pro, such as TPM 2.0, BitLocker encryption, and Smart App Control. It also includes productivity tools like an AI-powered Copilot assistant and multitasking capabilities through innovative snap layouts. This offer is a one-time purchase, eliminating recurring subscription costs.
Microsoft script updates bootable media for BlackLotus bootkit fixes
Winsage
February 6, 2025

Microsoft script updates bootable media for BlackLotus bootkit fixes

Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help users and administrators update bootable media, integrating the "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate. This update is in response to the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit, which can bypass Secure Boot and disable Windows security features. Microsoft has issued prior updates in March 2023 and plans additional measures for July 2024, addressing a Secure Boot bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-24932). The fix will be rolled out in phases before full enforcement anticipated by 2026. The update will include the "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate in the UEFI Secure Boot Signature Database and revoke the "Windows Production CA 2011" certificate for older boot managers. Administrators are advised to update bootable media to use the new certificate to avoid booting issues. The PowerShell script is compatible with various media formats and requires the Windows ADK for functionality. Microsoft recommends thorough testing before the enforcement phase, which will begin by the end of 2026, with a six-month notice prior to implementation.
You Can Get Windows 11 Pro on Sale for A$31 Right Now
Winsage
February 6, 2025

You Can Get Windows 11 Pro on Sale for A$31 Right Now

Windows 11 Pro is currently available for a reduced price of A, down from A8. The activation code allows users to upgrade two compatible PCs and access features such as a revamped user interface and Windows Copilot, an intelligent assistant powered by GPT-4. The Pro version includes advanced features like Remote Desktop, BitLocker Device Encryption, Azure AD integration, Hyper-V virtualization, Assigned Access, and Windows Sandbox. Minimum system requirements are 4GB of RAM and 64GB of available storage. Availability and pricing on StackSocial may change.
This might be the easiest way to bring your PC back from the dead
Winsage
February 5, 2025

This might be the easiest way to bring your PC back from the dead

Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2019 are available for .97, a discount from the regular price of 9.98, with the offer expiring on February 23. The bundle includes lifetime access to applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 11 Pro features a modern user interface, advanced security options like BitLocker and Smart App Control, and integration with an AI assistant powered by GPT-4 Turbo.
Why users still couldn't care less about Windows 11
Winsage
February 4, 2025

Why users still couldn’t care less about Windows 11

Users are hesitant to adopt Windows 11, with some comparing its promotion to selling sand at a beach. Although there was a slight increase in Windows 11's market share last month, the transition is not smooth. Windows 11 has strict hardware compatibility requirements, including a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2 and modern CPU, which frustrated many users at launch. Microsoft added the Surface Studio 2’s Intel Core i7-7820HQ to the compatibility list to address some concerns. As older computers become less common, finding incompatible PCs is becoming rare, yet Windows 10 still dominates the market. The impending end of support for Windows 10 is one of the few reasons users might consider upgrading, but many features in Windows 11 are already available in Windows 10. Organizations question the need to upgrade due to missing features and functionality complaints in Windows 11. Microsoft announced that support for most versions of Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. The lack of standout features in Windows 11 makes users reluctant to upgrade, despite hardware vendors shifting focus to AI PCs. Historical transitions between Windows versions were driven by compelling reasons, but the case for Windows 11 lacks persuasive incentives. IT departments may feel pressured to upgrade due to support expiration, but motivation must go beyond compliance. Microsoft needs to offer more than basic features to encourage adoption of Windows 11 and future AI PCs.
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