HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-1.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 This Windows 11 story changed my view of Linux https://hardware.nrgnews.net/this-windows-11-story-changed-my-view-of-linux/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:32 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/this-windows-11-story-changed-my-view-of-linux/ The great operating system debate—Windows versus Linux—often sounds like a battle between idealism and practicality. One side champions freedom, customization,

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]]> 7 Windows 11 shortcuts to replace Ctrl+Alt+Del https://hardware.nrgnews.net/7-windows-11-shortcuts-to-replace-ctrlaltdel/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:51:19 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/7-windows-11-shortcuts-to-replace-ctrlaltdel/ Unlock the Secrets of Windows: Essential Shortcuts Every User Needs to Know Whether you are a casual user tinkering with

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]]> Why Linux users never leave after 10 years on Windows https://hardware.nrgnews.net/why-linux-users-never-leave-after-10-years-on-windows/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:51:44 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/why-linux-users-never-leave-after-10-years-on-windows/ For many users, the choice of operating system is less about pure functionality and more about the comfort of the

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]]> 5 Windows experiments Microsoft forgot https://hardware.nrgnews.net/5-windows-experiments-microsoft-forgot/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:53:17 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/5-windows-experiments-microsoft-forgot/ The Hidden Labs of Windows: Where Software Experiments Become Your Daily Life For four decades, Microsoft has treated Windows not

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]]> TPM chips stop pirated Windows activations https://hardware.nrgnews.net/tpm-chips-stop-pirated-windows-activations/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:48:24 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/tpm-chips-stop-pirated-windows-activations/ Microsoft is taking a bold step in the ongoing battle against software piracy, embedding high-tech security directly into how enterprise

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]]> File Explorer gets a modern UI update in Windows 11 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/file-explorer-gets-a-modern-ui-update-in-windows-11/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:46:35 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/file-explorer-gets-a-modern-ui-update-in-windows-11/ For years, users have navigated the Windows environment while experiencing a fascinating, yet frustrating, visual dichotomy: a mix of decades-old

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]]> Windows 11 fixes touchpad and Start menu issues https://hardware.nrgnews.net/windows-11-fixes-touchpad-and-start-menu-issues/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:30 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/windows-11-fixes-touchpad-and-start-menu-issues/ Microsoft has once again delivered a fresh wave of updates to the Windows Insider Program, keeping the pace high while

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]]> GigaWiper wipes drives and spies on your desktop https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gigawiper-wipes-drives-and-spies-on-your-desktop/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:19:26 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/gigawiper-wipes-drives-and-spies-on-your-desktop/ In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, some threats move beyond simple data theft and aim for total annihilation. Enter GigaWiper,

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]]> Automated PC chores with a 20-year-old Windows tool https://hardware.nrgnews.net/automated-pc-chores-with-a-20-year-old-windows-tool/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:18:02 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/automated-pc-chores-with-a-20-year-old-windows-tool/ In the world of smart living, there is a powerful and deeply satisfying pursuit: eliminating manual effort. I dedicate significant

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]]> LG Monitors force-install apps including McAfee ads https://hardware.nrgnews.net/lg-monitors-force-install-apps-including-mcafee-ads/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:18:21 +0000 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/lg-monitors-force-install-apps-including-mcafee-ads/ Connect a monitor, let Windows detect the device, and then be greeted with advertising notices for antivirus software – this

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