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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O&O ShutUp10++, ProtonVPN and Spybot Anti-Beacon opened on a Windows desktop.
These 3 Tools Are All You Need to Eliminate Windows 11's Tracking

You use Windows 11 every day, but do you know how much it tracks you?

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I Use These Free Windows Tools to Find What’s Slowing Down My PC

Pinpoint the causes of your sluggish PC without opening your wallet.

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HP Pavilion Laptop on a Bed with PowerShell open on the display
The Windows PowerShell Commands I Use Most (and Why They're So Useful)

I do so much more on my PC, thanks to PowerShell.

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I Didn’t Know These Windows Mouse Tricks Existed—Now I Can’t Live Without Them

You use your mouse every day, but how well do you really know it?

Lenovo laptop showing Windows 11 startup screen
This Simple Change Made My Windows PC Start Way Faster

Your PC doesn’t have to crawl every time you power it on.

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A Windows laptop showing accessibility settings menu
These Windows Accessibility Shortcuts Unlock New Options for Everyone

Your PC has secret features you’ve probably never tried.

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I Freed Up 48GB on My Windows 11 PC—Without Losing Anything Important

Freeing up storage never felt this painless.

Windows file extention enable toggle
This Vital Windows Setting Is Disabled by Default: Turn It On Now

Windows' attempt at a clean File Explorer can cost you dearly.

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File Pilot File Explorer Open on a BENQ Monitor Running Windows 11
These 7 Windows File Explorer Add-Ons Make My Life So Much Easier

Soup up File Explorer and save yourself tons of time.

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An old PC with Windows 11 running on it
These Decades-Old Windows Tools Are Still Useful Today

They may not be everyday essentials, but when you need them, they deliver.

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A laptop showing privacy and security menu in Windows Settings app with green and red toggles
Windows 11 Won't Respect Your Privacy Until You Make These Changes

Windows requires a lot of convincing to stop spying on you.

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Windows 11 Laptop installing updates
7 Critical Steps You Must Take After Clean-Installing Windows 11

A fresh install is great, but don't neglect these important steps.

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Security Settings in Windows You’re Not Using (and Hackers Hope You Don’t Find)

Uncover the hidden Windows security gems that hackers dread you'll discover.

Isometric illustration of a laptop with a glowing Windows 11 logo on the screen, set against a blue gradient background.
These 9 Apps Instantly Fix Everything I Hate About Windows 11

It's time to make Windows better.

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Windows 11 File Explorer with 'Run' open.
These Secret "Run" Commands Unlock Old-School Windows Features

You’ve probably used Run—but not like this.

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This Hidden Windows Feature Makes Installing Software a Breeze

Save all that time clicking "Next".

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I Stay in Flow Mode Thanks to These Essential Windows Features

Productivity finally feels… doable.

Windows 11 Focus session app open on a BENQ monitor
These Hidden Windows Tricks Instantly Close Any Frozen App

Next time your screen freezes or an app decides to go rogue, you’ll know exactly what to do.

Windows 11 Focus session app open on a BENQ monitor
I Didn't Know I Could Be This Productive With Windows 11 

There are a ton of productivity tools built right in.

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The 9 Most Annoying Windows 11 Features (and How to Fix Them in Minutes)

Make Windows 11 work for you, not against you.

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