Start11 is a great alternative to the stock Windows 11 Start menu, and its latest update makes the experience even better by adding a bunch of useful improvements.

There’s also another option: Extended Security Updates. This lets you keep Windows 10 safe for one more year. To enroll, go to Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security (scroll down to see it) > ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

For years, putting a DVD into your Windows PC was as simple as dropping a disc into the tray and letting the movie play. Windows Media Player would spin up, autoplay would kick in, and before you knew ...

Start11 2.55 addresses numerous taskbar/start menu bugs, while also enhancing drawing and animation performance. New options: auto-hide only hides when a window covers the taskbar; wheel scrolls the ...

Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

In 2025, the border between phones and PCs is dissolving—and is at the very heart of this revolution. Suppose you use both an Android devic ...

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Windows 11's Energy Saver feature (introduced with version 24H2) offers a better way of preserving your battery life than Windows 10's power-saving capabilities, and can be set to enable itself when ...

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My early experiences with the Legion Go 2 suggest that a Windows 11-powered gaming handle makes sense. But there are some obvious issues too.