Windows Tips

Windows is hugely powerful but many of its capabilities can be hidden or tough to manage. Let our experts show you how to get the most out of your Windows computer with tips and tricks.

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Laptop showing IrfanView image viewer
I ditched the Windows Photos app for this classic

The old-school photo viewer that outsmarts Windows Photos in 2025.

Lenovo laptop showing battery health
These bad habits are destroying your laptop’s battery

What your laptop wishes you knew about battery care.

Windows 11 system notifications
Windows 11 feels calmer when you switch off these noisy alerts

Turning off these notifications is the secret to a calmer, smoother computing experience.

FancyWM tiling manager on Windows 11 PC
This Windows mod makes every inch of my monitor count

Open more apps, see everything, and never resize manually again.

Winget command to install 20 apps.
You can install 20 Windows apps with one command—Winget does the heavy lifting

Winget can set up all your must-have Windows apps in one command.

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Winget import command written on Command Prompt.
I rebuilt my Windows setup in minutes using Winget's export and import commands

Winget can bring back your apps and settings with just a couple of commands.

Windows laptop showing local account
I tried using my Windows PC with a local account but it didn’t last very long

Going local on Windows sounded smart—until it wasn’t.

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HP Omen Transcend 14 with OLED display
This annual ritual keeps my Windows laptop running like new

A little hardware care and software cleanup go a long way.

The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 9 on a round wooden table
I immediately disable these 7 features as soon as I set up my Windows PC

Stop Windows 11 from spying, cluttering, and nagging you.

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logitech mx mechanical keyboard upclose
These 8 keyboard shortcuts are disastrous to hit by mistake

Hit these when you don't mean to, and everything will go crazy.

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Winhance optimization app open in Windows 11 on a benq monitor
These free apps finally made me enjoy using Windows again

Why settle for default Windows when these free apps can supercharge it?

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Closeup of Services app in search menu
I finally disabled these Windows services and my PC is happier for it

Your PC might be secretly working harder than you are, and not always in ways that benefit you.

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Wndiows laptop showing Files app with dual pane
You're missing out on these 6 features if you're still using File Explorer on Windows

File Explorer feels ancient once you see what this alternative can do.

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HP Pavilion Laptop on a Bed with PowerShell open on the display
I thought Task Manager freezing meant reboot… until I learned this

Yes, don't reach for that power button before trying this PowerShell command.

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ASUS Zenbook S 16 on wooden table.
8 underrated Windows features I wish I’d started using sooner

Your everyday Windows routine is about to get a major upgrade.

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Windows laptop showing Double Commander file explorer
This free open source file explorer beats Windows at its own game

Two panes, endless tabs, zero cost—meet the perfect File Explorer alternative.

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File Explorer open on Windows laptop.
Windows now organizes my downloads for me and I never lose them

Say goodbye to messy downloads.

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This Windows shortcut files every screenshot I take without me touching it

Watch every screenshot instantly jump into its perfect folder.

ASUS Zenbook S 16 screen on at an angle on a wooden table.
This Power Automate workflow keeps my Windows desktop spotless

I taught my PC to clean up after itself.

Windows PC Manager webpage with download button on browser window.
This might be Microsoft's most underrated Windows app

Discover the hidden gem that every Windows user needs.

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