Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

Windows 11 looks sleek and fresh, but out of the box, it shares more about you than you might like. Microsoft uses this data to improve its services and show you personalized content. That’s fine for ...

A lightweight free utility gives Windows users an easy way to review and control system-level privacy settings without digging into the registry. Recently, I stumbled onto a free utility called O&O ...

Change these 18 Windows 11 settings to boost privacy, cut distractions, and improve performance—step-by-step paths for each toggle.

Editor's take: Microsoft has spent years trying to phase out the traditional Windows Control Panel. Since Windows 10, the company has pushed users toward a modernized settings interface, but the ...

Microsoft continues to slowly migrate Control Panel elements to the Settings app. Certain keyboard settings received a modern overhaul in the latest Windows 11 preview builds. @Phantomofearh on X ...