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In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

The Start Menu in Windows 11 features a centered layout, which is a departure from the left-aligned design seen in previous versions. This new layout provides a sleek and centered look, making it ...

If you want to customize Windows 11 or change different options but don’t know where those settings are located, you can use Wintoys. It is one of the best free Windows modification applications that ...

A recent PowerToys update brought a new AI-powered feature for Windows 10 and 11 users, but more things are coming soon. PowerToy's GitHub repository revealed a new Date and Time plugin that may be ...

If you ask Windows 11 users what bothers them most about Microsoft’s current operating system, the answers are usually similar. Only the order differs slightly. With Windows 11, Microsoft has ...

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

Are you bored out of the regular Taskbar design that you get in Windows 11 and want something new and refreshing? If the answer is yes, we have a very cool customizing tool for you that allows you to ...

Microsoft has been rolling out the new Start menu for a while now, but if you still don't see it, you might finally get it ...

When you’re using your Windows 11 laptop, you might notice that the battery life isn’t always as long as you’d like it to be. By tweaking some advanced power settings, you can significantly extend the ...