If you're not happy with the default Windows file manager, you're in luck because there are plenty of options that improve on the original.

A viral X post spotlighted RemoveWindowsAI, a GitHub script that disables Windows 11’s AI features. The tool targets Copilot, Recall, AI-enhanced apps, installers, and registry hooks, and blocks ...

Here's everything you need to know to get started using Recall on Windows 11. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This feature can be ...

NT LAN Manager (NTLM) is an authentication protocol by Microsoft for Windows accounts and services. Due to security weaknesses, it has been largely replaced by Kerberos, but it’s still available for ...

Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. Microsoft really doesn’t want you creating a local account on Windows 11. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has ...

Equally important, but often overlooked, is the question of a valid license (get a new Windows 11 license for 50% off on the PCWorld Software store): Don’t worry, in most cases, the upgrade from 10 to ...

Did you know that you can now use Windows Update to reinstall your current Windows 11 version without losing data? Yes, this new feature lets you reinstall your current Windows 11 version using ...

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a decade after its initial release. It's a stick that Microsoft is using to push ...

Downloading a Windows 11 ISO file is the first step toward a clean installation or system upgrade—but how do you know the file is authentic and unaltered? Corrupt or tampered ISOs can cause failed ...

Is your Windows PC feeling sluggish? Do mysterious errors constantly pop up, turning your computing experience into a frustrating slog? We’ve all been there, spending countless hours troubleshooting ...