"Out of the box" doesn’t mean "out of the woods." These essential first steps will tidy up Windows, lock it down, and get ...

After years of trying lightweight Linux distros, a modified Windows setup finally made my old laptop enjoyable again.

There are situations where you may want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security feature. I'll show you how to do it safely.

Are you getting used to Windows 11 but wish it was a bit faster? Do you feel like your computer has become slower or starts up unusually slowly? Follow along and I’ll go through various tricks that ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

Windows 11 KB5070311 is now rolling out for 25H2/24H2 after a week’s delay. This release introduces dark mode for File Explorer dialogs, such as the ‘delete’ confirmation, and matches Search UI height ...

If you’re currently having trouble logging in to Windows 11 with your password, it’s not your fault. Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5064081 update from August 2025 may cause Windows 11 to hide the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft’s “looming security disaster” is worse than feared. A ...

Hallucinating, hack-prone operating systems are the new normal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As to the details, Microsoft says ...

Windows 11’s October update is the perfect recipe for a nightmare for everyone, including gamers and businesses. This update broke WinRE, Task Manager, localhost, and even triggered BitLocker. But if ...