They were useful at some point, but Windows has better alternatives now.

You may think the Windows 11 Start menu does its job totally fine, but Flow Launcher completely changes the game when it comes to productivity.

For different languages or special characters, changing keyboards is often easier than using complicated ASCII codes: simply ...

Microsoft’s PowerToys team is contemplating building a top menu bar for Windows 11, much like Linux, macOS, or older versions ...

Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 KB5074157 Beta Preview, which fixes Taskbar, Start Menu, and other issues in 25H2 for Insiders.

Are you tired of the Windows 11 UI? Are you jealous of your friends' Linux desktops? If so, you might want to give one of these alternative shells a try.

If you have upgraded to Windows 11 and suddenly notice the vanished OneDrive options, then you are not alone. This issue usually shows up after system updates, OneDrive sync problems, or changes in ...

XP and Vista are not supported, and Windows 10 was the fastest among the supported operating systems, with Windows 11 coming in last. ・Starting the calculator Windows 8.1 and earlier, which use the ...

You don't know Windows 11 as well as you think you do. I reveal all the strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably missed in the Settings app. Chris Hoffman is the author of ...

Uncover hidden dark patterns in Windows 11 and see which settings to change in 2026 to reduce ads, limit tracking, protect privacy, and improve overall system performance.

Gemini is receiving a massive upgrade for Google TV, adding new features like a new look for the answer interface, hands-free settings adjustments, and deep Google Photos integration. Users will also ...

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