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The Windows 11 Start menu got a significant update in late 2025, and if it still doesn't feel like yours, a few minutes in Settings can fix that. You can move the Start button to the left side of the Taskbar, change the accent color, control what shows up in the Recommended section, and add folder shortcuts next to the Power button. We updated this post to cover the latest changes, so check it out.

https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2023/08/03/how-to-personalize-the-start-menu-in-windows-11

Microsoft announced that some games and apps using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio will crash after the September 2026 KB5124010 Windows 11 preview update.

Microsoft: Windows KB5124010 update crashes some games and apps Microsoft confirmed over the weekend that some games and applications using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding will crash after installing the September 2026 KB5124010 Windows 11 preview update.

When Windows installs the drivers for a new motherboard, that's just the starting point. Most motherboard manufacturers (ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock) also offer free utility software that lets you monitor temperatures, control fan speeds, update your BIOS, and tune performance, all from a single interface. In this post, we take a look at the major utilities and what they can do for you.

https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2025/02/06/explore-essential-utilities-for-your-motherboard

Dell urges customers to patch a critical vulnerability in its System Update (DSU) CLI tool.

New Dell System Update flaw lets hackers gain root privileges Dell warned customers to patch a critical vulnerability in the System Update (DSU) command-line interface (CLI) deployment tool as soon as possible.

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Did you know you can install custom fonts in Windows in just a couple of clicks? Right-click on any TTF or OTF font file and select Install — and it's immediately available in Word, PowerPoint, and every other app on your computer. In this post, we cover how to download, install, verify, and manage fonts in Windows, including how to remove fonts you no longer need and when to consider a dedicated font manager.

https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2025/01/26/how-to-install-and-manage-fonts-in-windows

Is your computer running hotter than usual? Slowing down for no obvious reason? There are free tools that can tell you exactly what's going on inside your system, from CPU and GPU temperatures to the health of your hard drive. We cover five of the best in our latest post, including one that could give you an early warning before a drive failure takes your data with it. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2025/01/09/programs-for-effectively-monitoring-the-health-of-your-computer