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Archived - Windows 11

Reset Windows 11: What You Need to Know Before You Do It
Learn what happens when you reset Windows 11 and which options are best before you follow the step-by-step guide.
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New System Setup: Starting Fresh with Windows 11
This is how I take a new PC from its out-of-the-box state to a fast, uncluttered system you can rely on to be updated and distraction-free.
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Patch Tuesday is Here for Windows 11 and Windows 10, Including Security Fixes and New Features. Here's What's New
This month’s Windows update fixes 107 security flaws, including a serious zero-day, and adds a few new features for Windows 11.
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How to Make Windows 11 Actually Usable [Paid Subs]
Windows 11 is a mess of popups, preinstalled junk, and pushy defaults. This guide shows you how to clean it up and make it usable.
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Windows 11 Is Adding Third-Party App Updates to Windows Update. This Might Be The Feature That Makes it Worth Upgrading [Paid Subs]
Tools like PatchMyPC and Ninite filled the gap for years. Now Microsoft is finally adding Third-Party App Updates to Windows Update in Windows 11.
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What’s Safe to Uninstall on Your Windows PC (and What to Leave Alone)
Not sure what’s safe to uninstall on your Windows PC? Here’s a plain-English guide with examples I remove on nearly every system I clean up.
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How To Disable Data Collection and Suggested Content (ads) in Windows 11 [Paid Subs]
Windows 11 has hidden settings that track your activity or push ads, even after setup. Here’s what they do, where to find them, and why I turn them off…
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Quick Tip: How To Display Desktop Icons in Windows 11
Tired of digging through menus just to find basic folders? Here’s how to put This PC, Recycle Bin, and other useful icons right on your Windows 11…
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The Windows 2024 (24H2) Update: New Features You Might Have Missed
The Windows 11 2024 (24H2) update brings useful tweaks like Windows Copilot, a revamped File Explorer, and better Android integration, but don’t rush to…
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How To Reset Windows 11
Whether you’re dealing with a virus or a new PC full of extras, a reset can help. This guide walks you through the clean reset process for Windows 11.
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Quick Tip: Startup Items in Windows 11
Wondering what apps are quietly launching in the background when you start your PC? Here's how to find and disable unwanted startup programs in Windows…
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Quick Tip: How to Disable The “Let’s Finish Setting up Your Device” Screens on Windows 11
Windows 11 keeps prompting you to finish setting up your device and try Microsoft services. Here’s how to turn that off for good and stop seeing it…
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