A clean Windows install is a great way to keep your PC feeling snappy. However, every time you do this, certain critical features are reset to their Microsoft defaults—including some that could lock ...

Update drivers and roll back bad Windows 11 updates within 10 days to restore stability and get faster, more reliable ...

One other suggestion: there are normally a bunch of updates queued up when you first install it. These may complete even if you've deleted the app and may be why they seem to reappear. Make sure there ...

Back in February earlier this year, we benchmarked Windows 11 24H2 vs 23H2 performance on a clean-installed PC following one for an in-place upgrade to see if one or the other was the better way to ...

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

It is no secret that Microsoft wants more users to update to Windows 11 from their Windows 10 systems. According to the latest Statcounter estimations, Windows 11 is currently at 38% and it is still ...

Just like how dust collects in your humble abode during the winter months, your PC can also accumulate superfluous files and folders over a period of time. To make room for new programs and photos, ...

On the rare occasions when the weather is truly perfect, you probably enjoy opening your windows to let in some fresh air. On every other day, when they’re closed, you have no choice but to stare at ...

No affiliation and I usually avoid "tools" because of the way most work, but I've been using "O&O ShutUp10++" since Windows 10 and I find it to be very helpful in ...