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Windows is much less distracting when you turn off these 5 unnecessary notifications
You don't have to be bothered with a never-ending stream of needles alerts.
Changing these 4 Windows settings fixed my Ethernet connection's sluggish speeds
Your Ethernet connection may need some fine-tuning.
This Microsoft tool helped me shut down the startup apps that Task Manager wouldn't show me
There are that many startup entries!?
Galaxy phones might be excluded from Android's new and improved backup feature
You can save your photos and videos without turning to the cloud.
My biggest PC upgrades of 2026 were these 6 apps, not new hardware
The best upgrades are not always inside your computer. Sometimes they’re the apps that quietly improve how you use your PC every day.
Stop opening your browser for these 8 tasks, the terminal does them better
These productivity hacks that will make you question your browser habits.
These are the only 4 Windows File Explorer shortcuts worth memorizing
Unleash the power of keyboard shortcuts to navigate your file system like a pro.
This open-source clipboard manager slowly became my most important productivity tool
Classic copying and pasting is old—you can do much better.
This free, open-source app saved me from buying a new SSD I didn't need
Windows only gives you a verdict, but this free, open-source app shows you everything.
How I remotely access my Windows PC from my Android phone
Access and control your Windows PC from anywhere with this tool.
I reclaimed the Windows Start menu by turning off these 5 features
The default Start menu was too cluttered for my taste, so I did something about it.
I read the leaked Halloween Documents—here’s what Microsoft feared most about Linux
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're altogether geeky, the Halloween Documents...
Windows 11's predictive text is the hidden typing tool I never knew I needed
It can be a game-changer for desktop keyboards too.
Everyone says PowerToys should be included with Windows—here's why it isn't
PowerToys proves Microsoft's best ideas don't belong in Windows.
This "power-saving" setting is slowing down your Windows PC, turn it off now
Is your Windows PC feeling sluggish? It might be because Windows automatically put you on the 'Power Saver' plan when there's no reason for it.
This overlooked Windows feature helped me automate my entire morning routine
You might just need this.
Microsoft and Windows PC makers just got a reprieve—here's what they must do to survive
Fixing Windows and PC quality could help while Apple struggles with price hikes.
I stopped paying for focus apps after writing this Windows PowerShell script
Turns out Windows already gives you all the tools you need to block distracting apps and websites—you just have to put them together.