Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are some of the most popular ways ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. Today's updates are mandatory ...

4 open-source apps I install on every Windows PC

I'm cheating on one of these, but hopefully my explanation makes sense.

Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.

The Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module designed to debloat and fine-tune Windows 11 (and Windows 10). It is ...
Appuals

Fix: The Windows Security Center Service is Turned Off

If Security Center is turned off or missing, Windows cannot correctly show your protection status in the Windows Security app. This usually means the ...

Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other grossness—for free

You can easily uninstall bloatware with Winhance. Winhance is an open-source app available free of charge on websites like Git Hub that makes debloating and configuring Windows almost as easy as Linux ...
Gizmodo

This Dell Tower Desktop Falls Close to 40% Off, One of the Most Affordable Ways to Get a Windows 11 Pro PC

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes The ...
winbuzzer.com

Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 ISO-Downloads in USB-Tool Rufus

Microsoft is blocking freeware USB-tool Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, according to Pete Batard, developer of the open-source utility. Batard accused the company Friday of ...
Windows Central

This app called out Microsoft for blocking Windows 11 ISO downloads — users were temporarily blocked from fresh installs

Last week, several users noticed an unsettling change in the latest Windows Insider preview builds: they were unable to access Windows 11 ISO downloads. The issue persists across the Windows 11 Canary ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Blocks Windows 11 Insider ISO Downloads, Rufus Also Affected

Microsoft is staying busy with updates like KB5077178, KB5077180, and KB5077374. However, some users now report issues downloading certain Windows Insider Preview ISOs. According to Neowin, multiple ...
PC Magazine

Windows 11 Pro Might Be the Best PC Gaming Upgrade Right Now at Only $13

TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro while it’s on sale for $12.97 for a limited time (MSRP $199). Most PC gamers are trained to think bigger is better—bigger GPUs, faster CPUs, more RAM. But one of the ...