Windows 11 Is Almost There - What Got Fixed and What Didn't
The September update brought back the movable taskbar, but the Start rebuild and dark mode are not done - plus the 24H2 deadline you should not miss.
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How to Run Android on a PC From a Portable SSD
Turn a portable SSD into a pocket Android PC with Bliss OS - which build to pick, how to install it so your apps stay, and fixes for boot and Wi-Fi snags.
Photopea for Android: No Official App - Here's How to Use It on Your Phone
No official Photopea APK exists - how to spot the lookalike apps, add the real editor to your Android home screen, and which native apps to try instead.
Best Free Video Editors Without Watermark
Seven free video editors for PC and phone that export with no watermark, plus the small print on Clipchamp, CapCut and VideoPad.
Why Amazon Bought MX Player, and Why the Brand Is Already Gone
Amazon bought MX Player in 2024 and retired the brand in July 2026, folding its shows into Prime Video while the Android player app carries on separately.
Can You Watch DStv on IPTV? The Legal Way to Stream DStv on Any Device
Why DStv channels can't go in an IPTV player, and how to stream them legally with DStv Stream on phones, PCs, smart TVs and certified Android boxes.
Windows 11 24H2 Stops Getting Updates on October 13 - How to Upgrade Now
24H2 Home and Pro get their last update on 13 October 2026 - how to check your version, move to 25H2 in one restart, and what to do if it is not offered.
How to Enable AV1 Hardware Decoding on Windows
When AV1 plays but stutters and the fan spins up, the GPU is not doing the decoding - here is the 30-second check and the fix in each player.
Can Your Phone Record Video in AV1?
Your phone plays AV1 but almost certainly cannot record it - here is the one exception, and what to do with everything else.
Best Codec Packs for Windows 11 and 10 - Which One to Install
K-Lite, X Codec Pack, Shark007, LAV Filters and Microsoft's own extensions compared, with the abandoned packs to skip and a safe install checklist.
Firefox Smart Window Now Runs on Mistral AI
Mistral AI joins Firefox Smart Window as one of three models you can pick, and the beta reaches France - plus the privacy fine print and the off switch.
Dolby vs Snapchat Made MX Player's Weird H.266 Bet Look Smart
How Dolby's AV1 patent fight with Snapchat turned MX Player's forgotten H.266 experiment into a smart move, and what changed after Amazon folded MX Player into Prime Video.
How to Open HEIC and HEIF Photos on Windows - 4 Free Fixes
Why iPhone HEIC photos open as grey squares on Windows, and four free ways to fix it - including the free HEVC decoder most guides never mention.
Xvid vs H.264, H.265 and AV1: Should You Keep or Convert Your Old AVI Files?
A plain side-by-side of Xvid against H.264, H.265 and AV1, with a simple keep, play or convert table for anyone sitting on a folder of old AVI files.
Android 17 Added H.266 Playback - Most Phones Still Cannot Use It
Android 17 recognises H.266 video but supplies no decoder of its own - why most phones still cannot play it, and what to do instead.
Is IPTV Legal? How to Tell a Real Service From a Pirate One
Seven warning signs that separate a licensed IPTV service from a pirate reseller, plus what viewers risk now that fines reach users too.
How to Install Windows 11 in VMware Workstation Without the TPM Error
Windows 11 refuses to install in a new virtual machine until VMware supplies a TPM chip, and here is exactly where that setting hides.
How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD
A full dual-boot walkthrough for one SSD, including the BitLocker check, the Fast Startup switch and the GRUB line that makes Windows reappear.
PotPlayer for Android - Is It Available? And What to Install Instead
PotPlayer is Windows-only and the store is full of apps borrowing its name - here is who really makes them, and the five Android players worth installing.
How to Use FlyOOBE to Debloat Windows 11 After Installation
The five-minute FlyOOBE pass that removes the preinstalled apps, Copilot and Recall that Windows 11 setup gives you no way to decline.
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