Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

Microsoft should be the one to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge, NOT the users. If they did just that I bet MANY Win10 users with suitable PC's would be willing to install 11. As ...

Let's be honest: we're not big fans of Registry cleaning tools. We've seen first-hand the damage they can do to perfectly functioning Windows systems. They're often billed as a magic cure for problems ...

One of the problems with buying a new PC is that it typically comes loaded with junkware—bundled software and free trials you don’t want or need. It might sound harmless, but that software can slow ...

This past week Microsoft released its latest Insider build for Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev and Beta channels. The new build, 22620.7344, under KB5070316, brings a lot of new features including ...

When you're planning a fresh Windows 11 installation, a bit of preparation can save you time and hassle later. From backing up important files to downloading drivers, getting everything ready makes ...

Windows 10 is officially no longer supported after today, and it's time to upgrade to Windows 11. As long as you have a supported PC, it's very easy to install. But therein lies the problem: Windows ...

Just like how dust collects in your humble abode during the winter months, your PC can also accumulate superfluous files and folders over a period of time. To make room for new programs and photos, ...

One of the downgrades that Windows 10 users experience when moving to Windows 11, especially when clean-installing the newer operating system, is the inability to create a local account and set up ...

Those of you still running Windows 7 or 8.1 may be wondering if you should finally make the leap to Windows 10 or Windows 11. Microsoft long ago pulled the plug on its free Windows 10 upgrade for ...

One other suggestion: there are normally a bunch of updates queued up when you first install it. These may complete even if you've deleted the app and may be why they seem to reappear. Make sure there ...