A slow Windows laptop often needs smarter settings, not new hardware. With a few targeted tweaks, I can usually reclaim enough speed for everyday work, streaming and light gaming in minutes. Here are ...

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The Microsoft Excel World Championship initially got our attention for getting caught in the crossfire of an ongoing debate: Is Excel an esport? However, we’ve now become hooked. I don’t know how to ...

In context: Mounting controversies have not deterred Microsoft from adding unpopular AI features to Windows 11, which is struggling to gain users despite the end of official Windows 10 support. A ...

Have you ever wondered why we pay for expensive task-management apps when a tool you likely already have, Excel, can do the job just as well, if not better? Despite the hype around sleek, subscription ...

This is important because: These are changes you feel every day. Start becomes quicker to navigate, battery status is clear at a glance, and the background Task Manager issue is resolved. Portable ...

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Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that is preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. This comes after widespread user reports ...