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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Close up of Windows 11 taskbar on Lenovo laptop
This tiny tool finally made me make peace with Windows 11's taskbar

It’s time to upgrade your taskbar’s looks and brains.

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Lenovo laptop showing file explorer in Windows 11.
I'm obsessed with dark mode and this setup finally makes Windows get it right

Dark mode should reduce eye strain, not give you a headache from inconsistent interfaces.

Windows 11 laptop showing drive health
This Windows 11 setting is killing your SSD lifespan

Keep your SSD humming like new.

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Lenovo laptop showing Windows 11 startup screen
I can’t believe Windows ships with this crucial safety setting off

It’s the easiest way to undo Windows disasters.

Phone Link open on a Windows 11 laptop
I absolutely love the new Phone Link on Windows 11

Phone Link joins my phone and PC together beautifully.

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Testing service connections using-PowerShell
4 Windows features that don't exist unless you use PowerShell

Limited by the Windows GUI? Try using PowerShell!

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Simplenote Website on an iPhone
You’re wasting money if you’re not using these free apps

Keep money in your pocket for more important purchases, and get time back for higher-priority work.

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Logitech G502 Hero Mouse Box on a Table
I mapped shortcuts to every mouse button and now I fly through apps

Do more with the hand that's already moving the mouse.

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Windows 11 laptop showing PowerToys Run
PowerToys Run replaced my Start menu and I’m never going back

Goodbye Start menu, hello instant productivity.

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Windows 7 theme on a Windows 11 Lenovo LOQ laptop
I made Windows 11 look like Windows 7 and it actually works better

Using Windows 7 in 2025 isn’t practical, so I did the next best thing.

God Mode folder and the Settings app open on Windows 11 with a BENQ monitor
God Mode is the only way Windows 11 settings actually make sense

Windows 11’s Settings app is a chaotic mess, but God Mode fixes it.

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Winhance optimization app open in Windows 11 on a benq monitor
Windows’ built-in apps are holding you back—these 6 apps are better

Don’t just settle for “good enough.”

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Windows Terminal open on a BENQ monitor
I use Windows Terminal instead of Command Prompt—here's why

Windows Terminal is the Command Prompt on steroids.

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PhoenixPE Environment on a HP Pavillion laptop
I built a portable PC diagnostic USB with my favorite tools—and it’s open-source

Everything I need, ready to join me on the go.

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A lenovo laptop showing desktop with a few apps open
These productivity tools go on every PC I set up without fail

Your PC can do a lot out of the box, but the real magic happens when you add the right tools.

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Windows PowerShell running Curl command.
Command Prompt is actually the best download manager for Windows

The Windows Command Prompt has powerful uses you shouldn't sleep on.

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Windows laptop showing Everything as default search
I ditched Windows Search for this free app and it’s amazing

Searching has never been this fast or this satisfying.

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Microsoft Privacy Dashboard on ASUS laptop screen.
I didn’t realize how much Microsoft knew about me—here’s how I fixed it

Microsoft is always collecting data on you, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Windows Terminal open with no commands.
I can’t believe how much easier my PC is to manage with these commands

Terminal commands exist for a reason: to make life simpler.

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mail app in start menu on windows 11.
Your Windows 11 PC is full of apps you’ll never use—here are the worst ones

Free up space by ditching the apps you’ll never use.

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