Windows 11 looks clean and polished, but it still installs a bunch of stuff I never use. After a fresh install, it takes around 25GB or more before I add my first app. I wanted to see how small ...

To stop Microsoft Edge from opening automatically, you'll need to change certain settings on your PC or Mac.

You can easily clear cache on Microsoft Edge by adjusting its settings to improve the browser's overall performance.

Don't completely trust the default settings when it comes to privacy. Windows 11 is no exception, as it often oversteps its ...

Task Scheduler is capable of much more than just running built-in Windows 11 functions. It can also be used to launch third-party apps. For example, in lieu of Disk Cleanup, I can schedule a run using ...

Learn how to restrict kids from installing softwares in Windows 11 using parental controls, standard accounts, Group Policy, and AppLocker, step-by-step methods.

It’s a tale as old as time for PC users: you unbox your brand-new Windows laptop, excited by the promise of blazing-fast ...

Microsoft will remove PowerShell 2.0 from Windows starting in August, eight years after announcing its deprecation and keeping it around as an optional feature. The 14-year-old command processor ...

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to store your login information, it's time to take action. This month, Microsoft began deleting stored payment methods from the app, and as of Aug. 1, 2025, stored ...

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