How to get started with PowerToys Command Palette on Windows 11

The Command Palette is a feature available on Windows 11 through PowerToys designed for advanced users who want faster access ...

9 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your new setup and maximize your security ...

Windows 11 performs worse than older Windows versions in nearly every benchmark

YouTuber TrigrZolt ran several tests pitting six generations of Windows - from XP to Windows 11 - against one another to see ...
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I carry every Windows and Linux installer on a single drive with this open-source tool

Ventoy allows your USB drive to act like regular storage; however, it adds an important detail. Without writing an operating system to the USB drive, it installs a small boot system once and leaves ...
Windows Report

How to Open PPTX File in Windows 11? Use These 4 Ways

PPTX files are associated with PowerPoint, and many users want to know how to open a PPTX file in Windows 11. This is simpler than you think, and today we’re going to show you how to do it. Once the ...
ZDNet

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...
PC World

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug that kept Task Manager open

Task Manager is one of the essential tools of Windows, an easy, always-available look at what software is running (or not). But most users don’t have it open constantly and even those who do probably ...
Windows Central

Top 6 features in Windows 11’s November 11, 2025, update — AI, Start menu, and more

Microsoft’s November 2025 update for Windows 11 introduces AI-powered file actions, a redesigned Start menu, and smarter widgets — here are the top 6 features to know. When you purchase through links ...
Food & Wine

11 Relish Tray–Friendly Recipes That Bring Retro Midwestern Charm to the Table

Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and edited stories about food, wine, culture, place, and technology for more than 15 years. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, GQ ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 Update Lets Users Open Notification Center on Any Monitor

Through its latest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has finally added one of the most requested functions for multi-monitor setups. Update KB5065789 lets users open the Notification Center directly from ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 Default DVD Player - How To Set It Up Easily

Are you looking for the Windows 11 default DVD player? Unfortunately, this OS doesn’t come with a default tool, but I’ll show you a workaround. It allows you to play the DVD through AutoPlay or ...