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Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.

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Back in the initial release, the Classic Session was the default. With version 8.1, Secure Session has now become the default to improve the security of your desktop. With developers and hardware ...

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There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.

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