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

Want to upgrade to Windows 11 but your computer lacks TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or has an unsupported CPU? This guide will help you do just that. This guide will show you how to perform an in-place ...

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

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

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 ...

Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to ...

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, ...

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 ...