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3 Start Menu upgrades every Windows 11 user will love

Windows 11 is finally receiving the Start Menu interface I've been asking for since launch, and it elevates Microsoft's PC platform as a whole.

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Make this Windows 11 change now if you're behind on work

I decluttered by PC desktop by toggling off this one basic setting, and now my digital work environment is genuinely distraction free.

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8 hidden Windows 11 features I wish I knew about sooner

These lesser-known Windows 11 features are incredibly handy, and they make my PC experience far more enjoyable on the whole.

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My Windows 11 PC never dies in my backpack thanks to this hidden trick

If you find yourself returning to a fully-drained Windows 11 PC after putting it into sleep mode, consider switching to hibernation - here's how.

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Windows 11 is finally getting the context menu PC users deserve

Microsoft is finally working to improve Windows 11's cumbersome context menus, and it's been a long time coming.

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5 simple ways I stop my Windows 11 PC from guzzling up all my RAM

My Windows 11 PC was beginning to run out of available RAM - here's how I reigned in my memory usage with just a few simple techniques.

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Microsoft is getting serious about haptics in Windows 11, and I’m on board

As of recent Windows Insider Program builds, Microsoft has been bolstering haptic feedback support in Windows 11 - here's why I'm all for this move.

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I made Windows 11 way more secure, and it only took two clicks

Easily safeguard your PC by enabling Administrator Protection within Windows 11's Security application - the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

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5 Windows 11 taskbar tricks I use I use to make the perfect PC setup

Windows 11 isn't quite as flexible as its predecessor in the taskbar department, but it still has plenty of customization on offer for PC users.

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Windows 11 is about to get my favorite Windows 10 feature

Windows 11 is set to inherit a fan-favorite feature from its predecessor this December, Agenda view, and it's been a long time coming.

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3 Task Manager tricks I wish I knew when I bought my first Windows 11 PC

Task Manager might not be the most exciting part of the Windows 11 operating system, but it's one of the most useful if you know what you're doing.

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Windows 11 version 25H2 is rolling out to more devices, and for good reason

Expect your Windows 11 PC to automatically update to the latest platform version 25H2 in the coming weeks, as Microsoft phases out 23H2 Home and Pro.

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Windows 11 is about to work way better with passkeys

Microsoft is continuing to improve how passkeys work in Windows 11, now with third-party password manager support and Edge cloud syncing.

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5 free Windows 11 apps I use to track my PC's performance

These five free apps help me monitor my Windows 11 PC's performance metrics, while also providing a bird's-eye view of all machine specifications.

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These 3 free retro Windows 11 games are perfect when I need a little break

These three addictive games are tailor-made for Windows 11 using Fluent Design principles, and they also happen to fill me with immense nostalgia.

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I upgraded my PC's battery life for free using this hidden Windows 11 setting

My computer's battery life shot up significantly once I tweaked this one hidden Windows 11 PC setting.

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3 apps that should be pre-installed on every Windows 11 computer

These three free Microsoft-published applications aren't pre-installed on fresh copies of Windows 11, but they're worth downloading all the same.

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5 overlooked Windows 11 apps that lightened my workload for free

These handy Windows 11 apps help me optimize my daily PC workflow, and they've never cost me a single penny.

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5 ancient parts of Windows 11 that haven't been updated in decades

Windows 11 is a legacy desktop OS with decades-old code layered on top each other - here are five UI surfaces that Microsoft really ought to update.

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Renaming a Windows 11 PC in Settings.
Windows 11 has one setting almost no one changes, even though they should

Is your PC lacking on the personalization front? Consider renaming your Windows 11 machine for a warmer, more inviting user experience.

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