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How to make a Windows 10 or 11 image backup

Computerworld Vertical IT

When things go wrong with Windows, as they sometimes will, nothing ensures a faster or easier return to normal than restoring a recent image backup. That means that I’ll never lose more than a day’s work if something should go badly enough wrong to force that day’s image backup to be restored. What is an image backup, anyway?

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Microsoft to fully remove Adobe Flash from Windows 10 in July

The Verge

Microsoft will start fully removing Adobe Flash from Windows 10 this summer. The Windows 10 “Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player,” which permanently removes Flash as a component of the operating system, will become mandatory starting in July. Windows Server 2012, and Windows Embedded 8 Standard.

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PowerShell Backup Bitlocker Recovery Password One-Liner

Mick's IT Blog

While writing the solution for a secure and safe deployment of BIOS updates, I had to come up with a one-liner to backup the Bitlocker recovery password to a file named.txt in a secured UNC path. The reason the PowerShell Bitlocker CMDLETS were not used is that this is designed to run on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 operating systems.

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How to protect your PC from ransomware using Windows’ built-in protection

The Verge

Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware. As far as ransomware is concerned, there are two levels to Windows Security. The second level is Windows’ ransomware protection, which you have to turn on manually.

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Here's Your Windows 11 Upgrade Guide

Gizmodo

Windows 11 is on the way, and if you’re curious, you can actually try it out right now. If you’d rather wait for polished public version of Microsoft’s next operating system to be released, there are some things you need to check on your PC ahead of time to make sure there’s a smooth and stress-free transition. Read more.

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How to switch an old Windows laptop to Linux

The Verge

percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 — even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 — or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore — I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux. No harm, no foul. Try Mint out.

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10 Best ePUB Readers for Android, Mac and Windows for 2023

Kitaboo

If the ton of options across ePUB reading software intimidate you, and you are struggling to find the best ePUB reader, here’s a list of the most sought-after ePUB readers for iOS, Android, and Windows in 2023. Despite functioning incredibly well with all Windows devices, this software operates on the latest Android versions.

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