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Microsoft finally just squashed one of Windows 11's most annoying bugs

Updating and shutting down your PC should now work as intended.

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5 useful PowerToys that deserve to be part of Windows 11

Microsoft PowerToys is jam-packed with useful tools and power-user features - here are five that deserve to be incorporated into Windows 11 proper.

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How to completely remove this annoying storage app from Windows 11

Tired of having Microsoft OneDrive run in the background and send you pesky alerts on your PC? Here's how to fully disable the service in Windows 11.

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Thanks to PowerToys, I can finally use Windows 11's dark mode

As of PowerTools version 0.95.0, a new Light Switch feature is available - the tool unlocks automatic light and dark theme switching on Windows 11.

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I finally found a VLC replacement that doesn’t look like it’s from 2002

I love VLC Media Player for Windows 11, but it's interface is downright archaic - that's where the excellent Screenbox app comes into play.

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Microsoft wants to transform every Windows 11 system into an AI PC

Microsoft has revealed its next-generation AI plans for Windows 11, and it involves a whole lot of Copilot and agentic experiences.

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Windows 11's quick boot option sped up my PC's boot time, but it isn't perfect

Windows 11's fast startup function makes your PC boot up quicker than it otherwise would, but, depending on use case, you might want it disabled.

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A year of Game Pass Ultimate now costs almost the same as a new Xbox

Playing Xbox keeps getting more costly.

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5 forgotten Microsoft apps that I wish were still around

Here are my five favorite apps that were sacrificed on the altar of progress.

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If you care about privacy, you should switch off this Windows 11 setting

By default, Windows 11 sends an aggressive amount of diagnostic data to Microsoft -- here's how to disable telemetry on your PC to preserve privacy.

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Microsoft's latest Paint update makes me want to ditch Photoshop entirely

Paint has received a steady stream of updates in the Windows 11 era - now, Microsoft is introducing a dedicated project file type for the app.

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3 ways I effortlessly save storage space on my Windows 11 PC

If you're struggling with a lack of disk space on your PC, use these built-in Windows 11 tools to eliminate low storage warnings once and for all.

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5 subtle tweaks I make for a smoother Windows 11 experience

Out of the box, some of Windows 11's settings are configured in a questionable manner - here's what I always tweak for a calmer user experience on PC.

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3 reasons why I'm not upgrading to Windows 11 anytime soon

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system might be a decade old and counting, but, hey: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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PowerPoint used to break me - then I got some NotebookLM backup

I used to dread PowerPoint... then Google's AI experiment made it weirdly fun.

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This awesome free Android app replaced Word and Docs for me

Why pay for a subscription when you can use OnlyOffice for free?

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5 hardware upgrades I want to see in Microsoft's next Surface tablet

I'm a big fan of Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro model, but there's always room for improvement. Here are five things currently on my wishlist.

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Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft team up to turn your car into an office

Mercedes-Benz is integrating Microsoft Teams directly into its newest vehicle, enabling users to join video calls using the interior camera.

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My favorite Windows 11 app literally does nothing

MY favorite Windows 11 app -- one that I use on a daily basis -- happens to be the simplest piece of software imaginable.

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How I turned my browser into a Windows XP time machine

You can now easily relive the experience of booting up Windows XP directly in your browser.