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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Your PC’s a Mess. Here’s the 10-Minute Windows Cleanup Anyone Can Do

Say goodbye to your messy PC.

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Windows 11 Is Hiding a Second Start Menu—You Should Use It

This hidden Windows 11 menu makes opens tools and utilities quickly!

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These Secret Windows Hotkeys Made Me Faster at Literally Everything

Take your efficiency to the next level.

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9 Default Windows Settings That Make Your Life Harder

Stop settling for a subpar Windows experience.

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I Didn’t Know Windows Could Do This—Until I Tried AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey made my scripts easy and intuitive to use.

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Clean Out These Temporary Windows Folders Today to Reclaim Gigabytes

Stop giving up valuable storage space.

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I Changed the Default Location for Downloads in Windows 11 and You Should Too

It's a simple tweak that makes a big difference.

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These Bad Habits Are Slowing Down Your Laptop—Stop Them Right Now

They might not seem that harmful, but they are.

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A laptop with an alert icon surrounded by viruses.
6 Easy Ways to Check If a Downloaded File Is Safe Before Using It

Your downloaded file could be malware—but there are some easy ways to check.

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You’ll Love How the Windows 25 Mod Looks—Until You Start Using It

The Windows 25 Mod is a great concept on paper, but I'm not convinced it's the right option for most Windows users.

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11 Windows Apps That Should Be Built In—but Somehow Aren’t

Microsoft forgot the good stuff.

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Your New Windows PC Is Already Sluggish—Here’s the First Thing to Do

Tired of your new Windows PC feeling so slow? Try debloating it.

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9 Windows Features That Should Be On by Default

Make Windows easier to use by enabling these features.

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Why You Shouldn't Use a Local Windows Account Anymore

It's time to modernize your Windows experience with a Microsoft account.

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This Hidden Windows Feature Can Speed Up Your PC

Windows keeps it best to keep your PC snappy under the hood.

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These Files Are Wasting Space on Your PC Without You Realizing

Compressed files can be a huge storage saver

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The Easiest Ways to Find Large Files on Windows

Don't let large files eat up your PC storage!

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5 File Explorer Search Hacks I Can't Live Without

Search smarter, not harder!

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The One Windows Productivity Feature That Changed How I Work

I stopped drowning in windows thanks to this one simple feature.

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The Easiest Way to Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Windows

Running out of storage? Duplicate files could be the hidden culprit!

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