A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

This change is reportedly being pushed by Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft veteran of over two decades who currently serves as Vice President and Member of Technical Staff. If it goes through, it would ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Emergency Windows 11 update confirmed by Microsoft. Updated March 18: Following confirmation ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 updates KB5079458 and KB5079464 to the Beta and Dev Insider channels, introducing a useful new feature during system setup. The updates allow users to manually choose ...

It has been nearly half a year since Windows 11 version 25H2 was released for everyone. Despite being based on the older Windows 11 24H2, as both versions share a common servicing branch and codebase, ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades. When you purchase through ...

There are several tools you can use to "debloat" Windows 11, which says a lot about how unpopular many of Microsoft's built-in extras have become, particularly Copilot and other AI-driven features.

Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to boost performance. Performance gains are something likely everyone looks ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) Your email has been sent Windows 11 is hiding its best features in plain sight. While Microsoft markets ...