Microphone or Webcam Not Working in OBS, Zoom or Audacity on Windows 11? The 2-Minute Fix
Fix a microphone or webcam that won't work in OBS, Zoom or Audacity on Windows 11 with one privacy switch and a quick device check.
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Microsoft's New Defender Update for Windows Install Images: Does Your USB Stick Need It?
Microsoft updated the Defender package for Windows install images - here is who needs it and what home users should do instead.
MakeMKV Beta Key November 2026
The current MakeMKV beta key, how long it lasts, and what to do on the day it stops working.
Data Centers Next Door: Why Neighbors Are Saying No
A new database of 10,000+ public comments finds most local speakers oppose data centers - here is what it shows and what it leaves out.
The End of Unlimited AI: Grok, ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini Now Ration Your Usage
Paid AI plans now come with usage meters - here is what Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude changed and how to check your limit.
Windows 11 Boots on 128MB of RAM - Can Your Old PC Run It Too?
Windows 11 26H2 just booted on 128MB of RAM - here is what Pico11 is and how to slim Windows 11 on your own PC today.
France Votes a Tax on Every Gigabyte - Why VLC Says It Could Cost 1 Million Euros a Year
France voted a 5.5 cent tax on every gigabyte big online services send - why the makers of VLC are worried and what it means for you.
Rufus 4.16 Beta Fixes a Bug on Millions of PCs and Brings Back the Old Right-Click Menu
Rufus 4.16 Beta works around an AMI firmware bug on millions of PCs and can restore Windows 11's classic right-click menu.
HDR Video Looks Washed Out on Your PC? How to Fix It
Why 4K HDR films look grey and flat on Windows, and the free player and Windows settings that make them look right on any screen.
Dutch Broadcasters Demand an Illegal IPTV Crackdown - What It Means for Viewers in the Netherlands
Dutch broadcasters want police to go after illegal IPTV sellers - what it means for viewers and the legal alternatives.
Android Apps Are Back in Windows 11 Search - Streamed From Your Phone, Not Installed
Windows 11 Search can open your Android phone's apps through Phone Link - which phones work and how to set it up today.
Intel or Apple Silicon? How to Check Your Mac's Chip Before You Download
Not sure whether to download the Intel or Apple Silicon version of a Mac app? Check your Mac's chip in seconds and pick the right file.
Nvidia's Free AI Transcriber Is Out - How to Make Subtitles on Your PC Today
Nvidia's new free speech-to-text model explained, plus the free way to make AI subtitles for your own videos on a Windows PC today.
Free EPG URLs for IPTV: TV Guide Links That Still Work
Free TV guide links that fill in an empty IPTV channel grid, sorted by country and streaming service, tested this month, with the TiviMate and Kodi steps.
GoPro, DJI or Insta360 Videos Won't Play on Windows? How to Fix It
Black screen or choppy GoPro and DJI clips on Windows, fixed with a free decoder, a driver check or a quick convert, plus what to do with Insta360 files.
How to Configure MPC Video Renderer for High-Quality Video Playback
Set up MPC Video Renderer with MPC-BE for sharp, HDR-ready, low-CPU playback - the free, open-source alternative to madVR.
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