Secure Boot is a feature of your computer's UEFI that only allows approved operating systems to boot up.

You know how Parallels Desktop puts up this big “wet paint” warning not to interrupt a start-up from a Boot Camp partition? I learned a hard lesson about why that’s there. My Parallels Desktop took a ...

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

If your PC won't turn on, you can fix it with a few steps. Here are 10 common ways to fix a Windows computer that won't power ...

A Windows PC can spend anywhere from 10 to 20 seconds just booting up, and that’s assuming everything is working perfectly. While disabling unwanted startup apps can certainly reduce boot time and ...

Safe Mode is a lightweight version of the Windows operating system that you can use to troubleshoot the computer when the operating system fails to boot. However, if Safe Mode doesn't work, you must ...

You can avoid Metro Lock Screen at start-up by forcing the desktop mode application to load as soon as you log-in. Here, basically, you overlay the Metro screen with Desktop mode, by creating an ...

QMy Windows Millennium Edition PC was hit by the CMOS B virus. Now the system freezes up every time I run Norton. AAlthough last week's Nimda virus got all the press, it wasn't the only virus ...

You have some tech questions, I have some answers. Every Friday, I try to resolve these mysteries, succinctly and in plain language. Please send questions to [email protected]. Note that I won’t be able ...

As much as people may like Windows 8, most just cannot get used to the idea of NOT seeing the desktop, once Windows 8 boots. We have been regularly sharing details and tips about Microsoft’s upcoming ...

It took almost 40 years to find it, but scientists say they have discovered a fourth basic type of electrical circuit that could lead to a computer you never have to boot up. The finding demonstrates ...