Learn how to remove bloatware, disable tracking, and optimize Windows 11 for speed and privacy with this step-by-step customization guide.

If Java is not working in Windows 11/10, these solutions may help you troubleshoot the issue. Although, due to the lack of NPAPI support, Java applets stopped working in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, ...

To improve performance on Windows 11, you can safely end processes like unused apps, bloatware (e.g., Copilot, Phone Link), high-resource processes, and peripheral-related programs via Task Manager.

For many users, the integration of Bing search into various elements of Windows 11, including the Start menu, taskbar, and Microsoft Edge, can be both intrusive and resource-intensive. If you are ...

Microsoft is providing a new backup app for Windows 11 and Windows 10 that you can use to back up your data. The app is available free of charge in Windows 10 and Windows 11, but does not offer much ...

Is Windows 11 Home right for you, or should you pay more for Windows 11 Pro? We break down what's different to help you decide. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, ...

The feature-packed Windows 11 2023 Update (aka Windows 11 23H2) is now officially available. Based on experience with Microsoft’s prior annual updates, it should take a few weeks — probably even ...

Windows 11's 23H2 update has introduced a slew of new features and fixes to the Microsoft-built operating system. While the launch of Copilot's preview is exciting, many users have reported less than ...

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Microsoft released Windows 11 23H2, the Windows 11 2023 Update, today, and you can now download an ISO image for the new version to put aside for emergencies or clean installs. Windows 11 23H2 was ...

Microsoft announced today the release of Windows 11, version 23H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update). Windows 11 23H2 started rolling out in ...

It's well known that Windows 11 hasn't been as popular with the computing masses as its predecessor. It's been on the market for two years now, but according to the most recent analysis from ...