Fake MAS Windows activation domain used to spread PowerShell malware

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell ...

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

This neat Windows registry trick boosts NVMe SSD performance up to 80% but it's only officially available for enterprise users

Native NVMe support is an opt-in model, so enterprise users need to enable it via the registry. What some users have found ...
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How to Build Walls

As important as that sounds, it’s easy to overlook the wall-building features in Civ 7, especially if you’re new to the series. To save you from losing settlements, here’s how to build walls in ...

I was jealous of MacOS 26 users, until I realized Windows PCs already had these 4 features

Apple's latest MacOS 26 has a slew of useful features - but a few of them appeared on Windows first, including one that dates back decades.
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I switched to a lightweight Windows mod, and it's faster than many Linux distros I've tried

After years of trying lightweight Linux distros, a modified Windows setup finally made my old laptop enjoyable again.
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The 11 best Windows laptops of 2025

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Microsoft's Surface Laptop ...
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I tried switching to the Windows Terminal for everything, and it's better than I thought

The Windows Terminal is a more powerful tool than you may think, and I tried using it for browsing the web and more.