How-To Geek on MSN

Latest Rufus update debloats and installs Windows 11 silently

The latest version Rufus can significantly debloat Windows 11 and remove “Microslop” before installing the operating system ...
MUO on MSN

I created a custom Windows 11 install that's faster than Microsoft's version

I rebuilt Windows 11 with speed in mind and it shows.
Windows Latest

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 speed boost for May with faster clipboard, startup apps, Explorer, and more

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...
PC World

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...
JournalofAccountancy

Optimize Windows 11 with these 8 settings tweaks

An easy way to get to Settings is to click on the Start menu and type Settings. You can click on the icon to open your Settings window, which brings you to the Settings Home screen. I will focus on ...
Forbes

Emergency Microsoft Windows 11 Security Update Confirmed

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 ...
The New York Times

Is Windows 11 Driving You Nuts? Us, Too. Here’s Our Expert’s Advice to Make It Less Annoying.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. As Microsoft explained today, IT administrators can now ...
Windows Central

Windows 11’s new Start menu is here, and the community reaction is basically “why is this worse?”

Microsoft's latest redesign of the Start menu on Windows 11 has landed exactly the way most major interface changes do, with a wave of mixed opinions. A long Reddit thread titled "Thoughts on the new ...
Windows Central

I tried Winhance to debloat and optimize my Windows 11 PC, and I wish I'd done it sooner

Until recently I didn't even know this app existed, but I'm glad I found it and it's something you should try. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
TechRepublic

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

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 ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026

Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Backlash, Plans Major Improvements in 2026 Your email has been sent Microsoft is shifting focus to fixing Windows 11 performance and reliability after months of buggy ...