While Windows 11 provides a decent enough out of the box experience—atrocious new task bar aside—it handles so much better after tweaking just a handful of settings to make it feel more…
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New Start menu, taskbar, and lock screen features in Windows 11 update
A few days ago, Microsoft released an optional Windows update for users on Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and it brings a collection of features and improvements that may be worth the…
New feature in File Explorer simplifies management of shared files
Another update just rolled out to Windows 11 Insiders that brings new features like jump lists for apps pinned to the Start menu and the ability to share files from the Windows…
20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day
As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed up whatever…
Windows 11’s huge annual update should hit your PC in October
Editor’s Note: Microsoft has clarified that the exact date it originally specified does not, in fact, correspond to the date that Windows 11 24H2 will release to the public. Microsoft appears to…
Microsoft Store getting a much-needed speed boost ‘in the near future’
The other day, we reported that Microsoft has made good on its promise to speed up Windows 11 apps that have been suffering from performance issues. That fix is currently in testing…
Windows 11’s huge annual update should hit your PC in October
Microsoft appears to be preparing to push the next Windows 11 feature update, otherwise known as Windows 11 24H2, to PCs beginning next month. Paul Thurrott sniffed out the release date on…
How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11’s Start menu
One of the more annoying things about Windows 11 is that the operating system displays ads in the Start menu for promoted apps and services from the Microsoft Store. The good news…
How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
If Windows 11 no longer works properly, you can reset the operating system, download the installation files from the Microsoft cloud, and reinstall Windows 11. You can also restore your data in…
Windows Media Player loses the ability to play DRM-protected content
Last week, Microsoft updated a support page that tracks deprecated Windows features with a new announcement: legacy DRM services will no longer be available in Windows Media Player along with Silverlight, Windows…