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

When you get a new Windows computer, it's important to tweak a few things before you start doing anything productive with it. From personalization and optimization to storage management and data ...

Windows 11 gets plenty of hate, sometimes well-deserved, but the operating system received plenty of new stuff in 2025. Here ...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen countless changes to the Windows 11 Start menu, including a brand-new “categories” view as well as the “companions” feature. But for some reason, there’s always ...

I've always hated the Windows 11 Start menu. For me, it's badly designed, clumsy to use, and difficult to customize. If you share my grievances, know that Microsoft has overhauled the old menu in an ...

Give it up for the snappily named Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641. For with it comes a new super-sized Start menu. The new menu is designed to make it easier to access your favourite apps ...

Today, Microsoft announced new Windows experiences for Copilot+ PCs, including AI agents that will make changing settings on your Windows computer easier. The company says users will be able to use ...

Microsoft is adding new Android integration options to Windows 11, with the latest update bringing the Phone Link panel directly into the Start menu. This update is rolling out to Windows Insiders and ...

Who doesn’t remember PC games such as Maniac Mansion, the King’s Quest series and the dubious adventures of Leisure Suit Larry or software such as Microsoft Works and Lotus Smart Suite? These titles ...

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 by adding a dedicated Phone Link panel to the start menu for easier Android device management. This new panel provides quick access to your phone’s status, messages, ...

Q: My computer takes almost four minutes to start up. How can I make it start faster? A: You can take several measures to make your computer start faster. My first tip would be to buy a new Windows 8 ...