I no longer feel like the OS is constantly trying to pull my attention to different content and services.

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Q. Your April article (“Optimize Windows 11 With These 8 Settings Tweaks“) had good tips for adjusting the Start menu and taskbar, but I’d like to do more. How can I go deeper into customization? A.

Some make the switch from Windows to Mac after a lifetime on the former, and never go back. But sometimes, people go the opposite direction when they get tired of Apple's anti-consumer shenanigans and ...

While researching a recent Consumer Reports article, I had to create a brand-new Windows 11 user account on my gaming PC. Hoo boy. Within seconds, I had ads on the lock screen, random app ...

The current Windows 11 Start menu shows only pinned and recommended apps up front. To see all your installed apps, you have to move to a different screen. The new menu displays all your apps right on ...

Microsoft has developed a bunch of smart features that the company has deemed a little too advanced or unique to fit directly into Windows. Instead, they are included in something called PowerToys. It ...

Copilot Plus PC users will get an AI agent built right into Windows settings. Copilot Plus PC users will get an AI agent built right into Windows settings. is a reviewer covering laptops and the ...