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PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...

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

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Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

Click the drop down menu next to Startup Type and change it to Disabled. Then click Apply and Ok. Your Windows updates should ...

Microsoft will end support in 2026 for Windows 11, Office 2021, and other key products. See what’s affected, key dates, and ...

Love it or hate it, Microsoft’s operating systems are among the most popular options available today. Windows 11 is now over ...

Stop letting automatic updates ruin your workflow. These Registry tweaks help you regain control over Windows update behavior for good.

Simplewall offers a powerful alternative. It’s a 2MB download that transforms your PC from a leaky sieve into a digital ...

Microsoft is rolling out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 to address growing performance and security concerns by leveraging the capabilities of system-on-a-chip and CPU. BitLocker is the ...

Updating your operating system has never been more vital, given the number of critical security vulnerabilities being fixed across iOS, macOS, and, of course, Windows right now. The very last thing ...