Based on a response from an independent advisor named Harold Milan to a forum post from an affected user, this error typically pops up when the Microsoft Store can't validate a license. This could be ...

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Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my look back at the dozen best changes and additions to the OS. I've been ...

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2025 has been a cracking year for perfumes. While gourmands led the way (searches for “sweet perfumes”, “vanilla perfume” and “peach scents” spiked 44% year on year, according to Perfume Direct’s data ...

In this tutorial, we will show you how to extend the C drive in Windows 11 with unallocated space. If there’s insufficient space to install system updates, maintain or improve performance, prevent ...

The overall quality of the Windows experience is at a historic low point, due to increasing concerns over AI and feature bloat, and a long list of crippling bugs. With that in mind, many PC gamers are ...

TL;DR: Microsoft highlights 2025 Windows PC gaming advances, including full-screen handheld support, Windows on Arm improvements, and DirectX Raytracing 1.2. Despite recent performance issues on ...