If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.

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In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

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Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

Microsoft automatically turns on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. A recent, undocumented ...

Windows 11 now enables OneDrive Backup by default. This moves common folders to the OneDrive folder, creating confusion among users. The backup option is provided, but it should be treated with ...

Users often want clearer desktop icon text after wallpaper changes or theme adjustments. Windows 11 does not include a direct toggle for icon font color, but several built in tools help you control ...

Microsoft has released the KB5072753 out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. As the ...

Windows 11 is a solid operating system that offers some benefits over its predecessors. It features a fresh design, solid gaming performance, and offers much better multitasking over the prior version ...

Microsoft’s push to make Windows 11 a fully AI PC operating system continues, with the company planning to roll out new AI agents that can complete tasks and make changes on your behalf. But the ...