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

Windows still has many legacy utilities you can use on your PC to complete tasks. Some are being removed or deprecated, like Paint3D, the People app, DirectAccess, and more. There is also talk of ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. If your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you're noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to ...

When you purchase a new Windows PC, it typically comes preloaded with various apps, such as maintenance tools, antivirus software, or even games. The catch is that, even after uninstalling some of ...

If you’re getting down low in the amount of available space on your PC’s hard drive, sometimes it can be difficult to find files to delete to free it up. That’s why Windows has a tool to do it for you ...

No affiliation and I usually avoid "tools" because of the way most work, but I've been using "O&O ShutUp10++" since Windows 10 and I find it to be very helpful in ...

Are you getting used to Windows 11 but wish it was a bit faster? Do you feel like your computer has become slower or starts up unusually slowly? Follow along and I’ll go through various tricks that ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

In a job like this, you spend more time than most setting up Windows 11 devices, and these are the first apps I have to install. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Windows 11 has come a long way since its launch, and with support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, you may be considering upgrading to Microsoft's latest operating system. Before making the ...