Microsoft Archives | Puget Systems Workstations for creators. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:54:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Windows Server 2025 Installation Guide https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/windows-server-2025-installation-guide/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/windows-server-2025-installation-guide/#respond Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:54:40 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=37821 This guide covers how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2025. This applies to Preview, Evaluation, and Final Release Builds.

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/windows-10-eol/feed/ 0 Useful Windows 11 Features You Should Try Immediately https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/useful-windows-11-features-you-should-try-immediately/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/useful-windows-11-features-you-should-try-immediately/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:04:08 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=31953 Windows 11 offers some enhancements that will make your work run more smoothly and efficiently. Whether it is productivity boosts or privacy enhancements, there’s something for everyone. These are features that will make your digital life easier, whether you’re working late or with a multitude of tasks. Focus Sessions Focus Sessions, a standout in Windows

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/microsoft-addresses-critical-wi-fi-driver-vulnerability/feed/ 0 PC Gaming Performance Tweaks https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/pc-gaming-performance-tweaks/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/pc-gaming-performance-tweaks/#respond Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:04:00 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=28710 Enhancing your gaming experience involves more than just having the right hardware. By making a few strategic adjustments to your system settings, you can significantly improve performance and enjoy smoother gameplay. Enable Game Mode Game Mode deactivates background activities like Windows updates and app notifications to help your computer boost FPS in your games. To

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/pc-gaming-performance-tweaks/feed/ 0 When the Windows Store App Simply Won’t Cooperate https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/when-the-windows-store-app-simply-wont-cooperate/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/when-the-windows-store-app-simply-wont-cooperate/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:57:22 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=28700 One of the most frustrating errors is one that lacks a clear description or helpful advice. The “Something Went Wrong” error epitomizes this perfectly. This error can arise from a variety of issues, including connectivity problems, cache corruption, or incorrect system settings. Fortunately, with a few simple troubleshooting steps, you can resolve this error and

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]]> https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/w11-shortcuts/feed/ 0 Understand and Ward off the Logofail Exploit With These Common Security Practices https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/logofail-guide/ https://www.pugetsystems.com/support/guides/logofail-guide/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:06:43 +0000 https://www.pugetsystems.com/?post_type=support_article&p=21909 In the following discourse, we will focus on one such critical security threat: the LogoFail exploit.

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