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ExplorerPatcher tops 42 million downloads as Windows 11 tweaks surge

ExplorerPatcher, a free open‑source tool that restores legacy Windows features, has surpassed 42 million downloads. The app appeals to users frustrated by Windows 11’s modern defaults, offering deep ...

Before you blame Windows, check your BIOS

Whether your computer crashes or just feels slow, you can resolve many issues in the UEFI/BIOS. Here’s how to troubleshoot, ...

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition tested: Gratuitous overkill with a price to match

Review Ever since AMD's cache-stacked Ryzen 7 5800X3D closed the gap with Intel in gaming, folks have wondered: if one ...
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31 hidden Windows 11 features you need to try right now

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the ...
PC Magazine

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows 11's Web App Problem. It's About Time

Windows 11 is full of web apps that make your PC slower and less enjoyable to use, so I'm excited about the prospect of a team dedicated to "100% native" apps. I've been writing about technology for ...
AOL

5 Windows 11 Features That Are Causing Your Computer To Run Slow

You may have noticed that Windows 11 is going through a bit of a midlife crisis. There is a perception that Microsoft has prioritized cramming more AI features into the OS instead of fixing its many ...
Windows Central

The Microsoft ecosystem glow-up: How Teams, OneDrive, and Windows 11 now work together without headaches

Windows 11 has become the ultimate productivity hub, delivering a unified experience that streamlines your workflow. In the corporate world, efficiency, effectiveness, and uninterrupted productivity ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Windows Central

Windows 11’s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically “why is this worse?”

Microsoft's latest redesign of the Start menu on Windows 11 has landed exactly the way most major interface changes do, with a wave of mixed opinions. A long Reddit thread titled "Thoughts on the new ...
PC World

Windows 11 finally brings Power Saving Mode to desktop PCs

For many years, Windows has included built-in tools to help users manage their computer’s energy consumption. While these features were once mainly associated with laptops, recent updates to Windows ...
Gizmodo

This Dell Tower Desktop Falls Close to 40% Off, One of the Most Affordable Ways to Get a Windows 11 Pro PC

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes The ...
TechRepublic

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) Your email has been sent Windows 11 is hiding its best features in plain sight. While Microsoft markets ...