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Get to know your Windows operating system inside out! Pick up tips and tricks, plus discover the best Windows software you should use.

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Lenovo laptop showing Windows 11 startup screen.
I'm a Windows fanboy, but these 5 flaws still drive me crazy

I swear by Windows, just not by everything Microsoft is doing with it.

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A laptop screen showing various font weights and character styles.
This open-source tool finally fixes Windows 11's worst font problem

This tool tweaks what Microsoft left alone, and it makes a real difference.

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Windows Backup option in Settings
Windows 11 has a built-in backup tool most people ignore

Windows 11’s hidden backup saves files, settings, and apps—protect your PC effortlessly.

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Manage BitLocker on Windows
Microsoft quietly changed how BitLocker works — and it could lock you out of your own PC

Windows now encrypts drives silently, creating potential lockout risks.

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The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI with the screen on on a concrete ledge.
Review: The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI is lighter than a MacBook Air with a gorgeous screen

Acer's Swift Edge 14 AI is a strong performer, though its lightweight design and color-accurate display are the reasons to buy it.

UniGetUI on Monitor
I stopped updating my Windows apps one by one — this tool does them all in a click

If you don't want a GUI, there's always the command prompt.

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A laptop screen displaying the Alt-Tab Terminator task list and live window preview.
Windows' multitasking is messy — this tool fixes the Alt + Tab clutter

My Alt + Tab menu has gone from chaos to calm.

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Windows Power & battery settings screen showing an 80% charge level.
My laptop battery was draining in my bag until I fixed this Windows bug

I run a built-in Windows diagnostic tool and my battery stopped draining battery on the sleep mode.

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A Windows 11 setup showing off the YASB status bar and Wallpaper Engine
You're not using Windows 11 right — 5 tricks that actually make life easier

Hidden gems in Windows 11 that will change the way you work.

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The Samsung NVMe SSD 990 EVO Plus packaging
Contrary to popular belief, changing this registry value does nothing for your SSD

More myth than truth, DPE doesn't do much of anything good for your PC.

surface laptop studio 2 keyboard closeup
I added spacebar previews to Windows 11 and now I can't live without it

The fastest way to check files on Windows.

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battery charged percentage on windows 11.
I forced Windows to stop wasting power on idle apps, and my battery life doubled

It reins in background apps so your battery doesn't drain unnecessarily.

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Improved voice access in Windows 11
Windows 11 now has the best voice-to-text I’ve ever used

I can direct my laptop what to do with my voice.

A gaming laptop with the Windows logo, a reset icon next to it, and an illustration of a GPU driver with a reset button in the background.
Your Windows folder is full of old NVIDIA and AMD installers — here's how to wipe them

Stop letting old graphics drivers quietly eat away at your storage.

Alt F4 header image
Alt + F4 has a worthy upgrade that's completely free

When one window closes, a shortcut emerges.

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BenQ ScreenBar Halo lighting a curved monitor.
Curved TVs are dead, but your next monitor should definitely be curved

A curved monitor can make everything feel more comfortable.

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A monitor with Windows desktop on it, featuring several utility apps
I replaced 6 third-party apps with built-in Windows alternatives (and didn’t miss them)

The hidden power of Windows' built-in tools.

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A Google Pixel 10 Pro on top of a laptop with the screen flat.
Windows 11 now lets you seamlessly use your phone as a webcam — here's how to set it up

Phone Link has an intuitive feature that helps you get better-quality video on your laptop without paying for a webcam — here's how to use it.

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Windows Hello passkey prompt on Windows 11
Windows Hello finally works with external sensors, and it’s about time

No more compromises, just faster and safer sign-ins.

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Windows Security app on laptop
Microsoft finally lets you disable this annoying Windows 11 security feature

Security should feel empowering, not restrictive.

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