This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Most cleaners promise speed. I learned to value restraint.

Third-party registry cleaners will not speed up your Windows 11 PC. They can cause more harm than good.

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Expect to pay more for PCs and smartphones this year. Memory chips are seeing shortages and cost increases. Apple and Samsung aren't likely to be affected. Are you looking to buy a new computer or ...

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A Lynn man who worked as a cleaner for the T stands accused of stealing more than $120,000 worth of computer equipment from the agency and hawking the goods on eBay, according to the Suffolk DA.

Oscar Gonzalez is a Texas native who covered video games, conspiracy theories, misinformation and cryptocurrency. From Dec. 18 to Jan. 1, Epic is giving away one free PC game per day. These games are ...

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Indie game developer and publisher Magic Pockets has released a new update for the free demo of Clean Up Earth. The team has basically given the demo a small overhaul and included a ton of new content ...