The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

Microsoft PC Manager is a free all-in-one Windows optimization tool that boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, ...

A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? This is my expert advice.

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The default power mode on a Windows PC is set to Balanced, which tries to find a middle ground between battery life and ...

While Windows 11 offers a host of great functionality, some settings such as ad personalization, Windows Search results, and ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

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Windows 11 has been around for a few years now, and if you were an early adopter like I was, there's a good chance your computer has slowed down significantly since then. There are several reasons why ...

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