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

Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

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 ...

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Microsoft didn’t release a major new version of Windows in 2025, but it did deliver a lot of significant updates. Here's my ...

Microsoft's latest Windows update deploys warning banners that interrupt Chrome downloads via Edge, urging users toward what ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Nest and Google Home went through major changes recently, from ditching Google Assistant (now Gemini for Home is rolling out instead) to releasing a long-awaited new line of Nest cams, with a new ...

Think you know Windows 11? Hidden deep in Settings are strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably never stumbled across—until now. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows ...

Windows has a huge database of common executable and their hash values. Since this program has been used by thousands of people, it is now in this database and incorrectly marked as malware due to ...

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...