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How to safely test-drive Win11 on your current PC, for free!
LANGALIST
By Fred Langa
The anticipated flood of Win11-occasioned fixes and updates has begun: Microsoft, hardware makers, and software publishers are all scrambling to correct the problems encountered with the original Windows 11 release.
I think the signs point to a somewhat premature release of Win11, as if Microsoft had skipped or shortened testing of the final “Release Candidate” version, shipping the software before it was adequately vetted in real-world conditions.
But the fixes are arriving, including work by Microsoft and Oracle to release a 100% free, preconfigured, Win11 Pro virtual PC for testing and evaluation! Read on to see how to use it to safely set up a Win11 test drive on your current PC, plus more on Fred’s early Win11 experiences.
Read the full story in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 18.47.0 (2021-12-06).
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Is Windows’ ReadyBoost worthwhile in Win10?
LANGALIST
By Fred Langa
ReadyBoost is a storage technology that can enhance PC performance by using USB flash drives for fast caching.
Debuting in Vista, it was once cutting-edge technology. But does it still make sense with today’s PCs?
Plus: Safely preserving XP, Win7, and other old setups inside Win10.
Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.22.0 (2020-06-08).
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Langalist: Remove vendor-installed junkware, vet “Update needed” and booting a Virtual PC
Fred continues his LangaList streak, tackling three subjects:
- How to uninstall pre-installed junk on a Win10 PC
- Is that “Security update needed” popup bogus?
- Can you use a Virtual PC to boot your computer?
Interesting questions. Insightful answers.
Out this morning in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 16.17.0, delivered free to all Plus members.