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Like most people, you probably find yourself in front of your PC for the better part of the day, whether it's to put the final touches on a school presentation video or wrap up a business report due ...

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 ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

Discover the best power settings for Windows 11 in 2026 to optimize battery life, boost performance, and ensure efficiency.

If you want to customize Windows 11 or change different options but don’t know where those settings are located, you can use Wintoys. It is one of the best free Windows modification applications that ...

The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...

It's free and open-source.

A Slideshow is a series of still pictures displayed on your desktop background or when your computer is inactive. You can easily set a picture folder as your desktop background slideshow, screensaver ...

In the upper area, you can define the general layout and control how many icons should appear in the Start menu. In the Start menu settings, you can use sliders to specify what Windows 11 should and ...