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The next time someone asks for PC help, don’t explain it—show them!
“Hey, can you show me how to do this?” It’s the simplest of questions. In person, it’s the simplest of tasks. If you have the time and tools, you can demonstrate what…
This free tool lets you run Windows apps on Linux
If you’ve ever thought about switching to Linux, but worried about leaving your favorite Windows programs behind, Wine is a great way to ease the transition. Despite the name, Wine isn’t a…
Surfshark finds Windows PCs face 6x greater malware risk than Macs
VPN provider Surfshark has investigated the extent to which Windows and macOS are at risk from malware and phishing. The result: Windows users face a risk six times greater than macOS users….
Windows 11’s Weather app uses 5x more RAM than macOS. That’s over 1GB
It’s long been known that Windows 11 requires unusually large amounts of memory to function, and it’s been one of the most consistent criticisms of the operating system. The built-in Weather app…
How to change up Windows 11’s Widgets panel—or disable it altogether
By default, Windows displays so-called widgets at the far left of the taskbar. These include, for example, current weather information or stock market prices. Clicking on the widget currently displayed opens a…
This overlooked Windows feature makes multitasking so much easier
Dragging windows to the sides of your screen works okay, I guess, but Windows 11 provides a much better way to arrange them. Press Win + Z and Snap Layouts will appear…
Why uninstalling a Windows 11 app might not free up any storage
If you planned to free up space on Windows 11 by uninstalling a few apps, you should know that it doesn’t always work, especially if you installed those apps via the Microsoft…
Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?
The “year of Linux” has been a thing for literally decades, but never delivered. Yet 2026 seems to be an indication that it’s finally gaining traction. Before now, the gains have been…
Microsoft silently deleted its ‘ideal’ 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11
Microsoft has silently removed all references to a support page that recommended lots of RAM for Windows 11. The now-deleted page stated that Windows 11 should ideally run with 32GB of RAM….