A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

Debloat tools claim to make Windows 11 more efficient by removing unnecessary processes and freeing up RAM. In practice, that ...

Debloat tools promise a faster, cleaner Windows 11 in a few clicks. In reality, they barely change performance and sometimes ...

The Windows Insider channels are also being simplified to Experimental and Beta. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, ...

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...

Microsoft is preparing a change to its Windows 11 setup process that lets users choose a custom name for their profile folder during installation. As basic as it sounds, this solves a common issue for ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

It's officially time to let go. Windows 10 has been over as we know it for some time now, only for Windows 11 to have taken over. To finalize things even further, Microsoft ended support for the ...

Hey there, fellow coder! 😊 Ever typed java -version in your Command Prompt only to be hit with a frustrating "java is not recognized as an internal or external command"? You're not alone—this common ...

Microsoft last week released new dynamic updates for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5074110 and KB5074111 for setup and recovery. Last week, Microsoft released the first non-security preview update ...

Microsoft released three new Windows 11 Dynamic Updates on December 9, 2025. These updates refine key setup and recovery components used during installation, troubleshooting, and system deployment.