Windows has a lot of features you probably didn't know about, and this simple command is one of them. But it's still worth ...

When you power on a new Windows device for the first time—or restart it after a reset—you’re guided through an initial setup process. This process, known as the Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE), enables ...

You’ll soon be able to automatically switch between light and dark modes on Windows 11. You’ll soon be able to automatically switch between light and dark modes on Windows 11. is a senior editor and ...

Windows 11 can get slow over time as the operating system indexes files Disabling search indexing reduces power consumption on battery mode Turning off search ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

Microsoft devotes most of its time and energy these days to promoting new AI- and Copilot-related features for Windows 11, but the company's Windows Insider builds are still full of small tweaks and ...

If you use Windows 11 for gaming, there are several settings you can change and features you can turn on or off to get better performance. However, if I were asked to pick just five of the most ...

I’m living with an 83-year-old man and we decided to put my name on his bank account in case he is hospitalized or dies and someone needs to pay bills. He has no close family. I don’t want to place ...

On Windows 11, if your laptop's battery is draining quickly, the issue could be an application sucking all the energy and not a problem with the battery itself. If you're not sure, you have multiple ...

The phrase “you’re doing it wrong” can apply to just about anything. For me, it’s cooking an egg soufflé (too much mixing), cross-country skiing (not enough glide), and—worst of all—cranking on a ...

The Remote Desktop Connection app that’s built into Windows is sticking around, though. The Remote Desktop Connection app that’s built into Windows is sticking around, though. is a senior editor and ...

All of the devices you own and every app running on those devices is eager for your attention, which can make it difficult to actually get anything done— and Windows is no different when it comes to ...