Windows 11 looks polished out of the box, but the default setup leaves performance, privacy and reliability on the table. I ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft has announced a couple of changes for its latest Windows Insider Preview Build (20231) released on the Dev channel. A subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel will now be greeted ...

Retro Potato: Longtime Microsoft software engineer Raymond Chen recently responded to an intriguing retro-tech question posed by a game developer on X. The developer inquired about the three distinct ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

First sign-in restore aims to cut rebuilds when users skip setup options Microsoft has quietly tweaked Windows Backup for ...

If you use a Windows 11 device in a multi-user environment, for example, in a large family, or in a small office setup with multiple workers, there's always a risk to your privacy. Other users can ...

This is important because: Microsoft is closing the side doors to offline setup. As familiar workarounds disappear, most people are guided toward a Microsoft account on day one, which narrows choice ...

What if you could boost your productivity simply by tidying up your Windows 11 desktop? A minimalist workspace isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about creating an environment that fosters focus and ...

Microsoft released September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates this past week. The updates were released under KB5043064, KB5043050, KB5043051, KB5043083 for Windows 10; KB5043076, KB5043067 for Windows 11 ...

If you see the “Setup needs space to update” message when trying to install or update Windows 11/10, take these steps to free up disk space: Use Disk Cleanup Disable Page file and Hibernation Delete ...