Category: Windows 11

Fix the VeraCrypt “Automatic Repair” issue on Windows

VeraCrypt is a popular open source encryption tool that may be used to encrypt files, create encrypted containers, encrypt entire hard drives and partitions, and even the system partition. Encryption of the system partition adds a bootloader to the system which loads VeraCrypt on system start. …

No direct upgrade path from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 11

Devices that run Microsoft’s Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 operating systems can’t be upgraded to Windows 11 directly using inplace upgrades. Direct upgrades are only available on Windows 10 devices. A recent news post on Microsoft’s German news site reveals the minimum versions for Enterprise organizations …

How to block the Windows 11 update

Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will be released later this year and systems that are compatible with the new version of Windows may be upgraded to it free of charge. Administrators have a choice when it comes to the Windows 11 update: keep a device on …

How to run Windows 10 on a Chromebook

If you recently made the switch from a Windows 10 PC to a Chromebook, you’re probably missing some of your favorite apps. It’s no secret that some Windows apps can’t run natively on Chrome OS. Users often miss their favorite productivity apps, creator tools, and games …