Use these tips to speed up your Windows 11 PC—no matter its age or hardware—while keeping its look and full functionality ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077239, a non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 26H1, taking PCs to OS Build 28000.1643. It ships in ...

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider builds featuring a built-in network speed test, Emoji 16.0, shared audio controls, and stronger batch file security.

The Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module designed to debloat and fine-tune Windows 11 (and Windows 10 ). It is ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Windows 11 KB5077241 is now rolling out with new features, such as Emoji 16, which means you'll get a handful of new emojis.

Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and risky software without affecting your system.

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Windows 10 can still receive security-only updates after end of support through Extended Security Updates (ESU). If your PC is eligible, you can activate one extra year of security patches (typically ...

Microsoft automatically turns on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. A recent, undocumented ...

Windows Backup and Restore is a built-in tool in Windows 11/10 computers that allows users to back up their hard drive partitions as disk image files. The time this tool takes to create a backup image ...

From October 14, 2025, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10 with new features, troubleshooting aids, or security updates. That's because Microsoft follows a ten-year lifecycle support policy ...