Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I always run through the same focused checklist on every new machine so it ...

Microsoft has been keen for all its users to use online, connected Microsoft Accounts for Windows logins for years and many versions of the operating system, but it's really kicked it into high gear ...

After installing Windows 11, many users usually start using the system without checking important default settings. While the operating system works out of the box, skipping some of the initial ...

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

However, Windows 11 is not always an easy upgrade—especially if your PC is more than five years old. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements mean a number of ...

Microsoft rolls out new Windows 11 Dynamic Updates to improve WinRE, setup stability, and feature upgrade reliability.

Here's my essential Windows 11 update safety checklist, along with instructions on how to recover your PC if anything goes ...

A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

This week's Microsoft news recap is full of interesting stories, from Windows 11 becoming easier to recover and harder to install offline to new AI-powered features, fresh updates, and more. In this ...