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In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it retired the traditional Windows "telephone-based" activation ...

Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.

Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don ...

Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...

If you encountered a scenario in which Windows 11 was deactivated after a Disk Clone, this guide is for you. Users clone their hard disk, usually from HDD to SSD, for better performance, but in the ...

Bork!Bork!Bork! Today's Bork comes courtesy of an exhibition dedicated to the UK street artist Banksy and demonstrates that ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it ...

Microsoft recently added a new feature that gives a significant performance boost to certain SSDs. However, there's a caveat.

A new year is the perfect time to start fresh — and that includes making sure your PC is properly activated. As 2026 begins, ...