Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.

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Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it ...

There were a few ways to activate Windows 11/10 officially. However, Microsoft has now apparently killed one such way without ...

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Members of the Windows 1.0 team at their 40-year reunion this week. L-R, kneeling/sitting: Joe Barello, Ed Mills, Tandy Trower, Mark Cliggett, Steve Ballmer (holding a Windows 1.0 screenshot) and Don ...

A copy of Windows is genuine only if it has been activated using a valid key. When you buy Windows Keys from Microsoft websites or get them from the OEMs, you can be sure that they are genuine. But ...

Don’t be surprised if I say that 9 out of 10 computers run some version of the Windows operating system today. However, no one could have predicted this outcome when the journey began with MS-DOS and ...

Windows Is Microsoft's AI push driving users away? Linux can handle gaming and daily work, but the deep-rooted familiarity of Windows still prevents any permanent switch. Windows Microsoft is betting ...

As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed ...

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TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is available for $9.97 (reg. $199), offering a low-cost upgrade now that Windows 10 support has ...