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How to Optimize Windows for PC Gaming

It's hard to know which PC settings tweaks will improve your gaming experience and which ones are a waste of time. These adjustments will help you get the most out of your machine.

By Whitson Gordon

Get Moving: How to Make Your Windows PC Boot Faster

Does Windows take a long time to boot up? Here are a few things you can do to make the startup process on your computer a little quicker.

By Whitson Gordon

12 Tricks for Managing Your Files With Windows File Explorer

Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.

By Lance Whitney

What's New With the Windows App Store?

At Build 2022, Microsoft announces several new features coming to the Windows 11 app store, including the ability to restore all your apps on a new PC at once.

By Michael Muchmore

Microsoft Tips Project Volterra Arm Hardware for Hybrid AI Development

At Build, Microsoft also announced new ways to leverage its Teams collaboration platform and Windows 11 operating system. The metaverse got some play, too.

By Michael Muchmore

Something Look Off on Your Monitor? Tweak These Windows Screen Settings

In Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can adjust the brightness, change the resolution, calibrate the color, and more on your computer monitor.

By Lance Whitney

How to Protect Your Privacy in Windows

Microsoft's online Privacy Dashboard includes a bevy of settings to tweak and review in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

By Lance Whitney

What to Expect at Microsoft Build 2022

The big annual developer conference will take place from May 24-26.

By Michael Muchmore

10 Big Reasons Not to Upgrade to Windows 11

If you don't want to buy a new computer or give up an efficient interface that you love, then don't upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 does everything just as well, and in some cases even better.

By Michael Muchmore

Microsoft Decides Windows 11 Is Ready for Everyone to Use

Windows 11 is now designated for 'broad deployment.'

By Matthew Humphries

Steam Deck Adds Audio Drivers For Windows 10, 11 Installations

The drivers will allow you to play audio through the Steam Deck's speakers and headphone jack if you've installed the Windows OS on the gaming handheld.

By Michael Kan

How to Manage Your Fonts in Windows

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can view, hide, remove, and download fonts, and even use the familiar drag and drop method to add more. Here's how.

By Lance Whitney

OneXPlayer Mini (Intel i7-1195G7) Review

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The OneXPlayer Mini is a Windows 11 computer in a portable game system's body, and it has lots of potential for hacking, retro gaming, and other activities. However, the Steam Deck undercuts its hefty price by too much to make it really appealing.

By Will Greenwald

Microsoft Suggests Uninstalling Windows 11 Update That Crashes Apps

A fix is promised eventually, but for now uninstallation is the best way to solve the problem.

By Matthew Humphries

How to Add Multiple Email and Microsoft Accounts to Windows

Maybe you have a Yahoo account for email, a Google account for calendar appointments, or an Outlook account for contacts. Here's how to add them all to Windows for easy access.

By Lance Whitney

Windows 11: Biggest Changes and New Features

Wondering what's new in Windows 11 and whether it's worth upgrading? We've been using it for months and have everything you need to know.

By Michael Muchmore

Microsoft Lets Windows Insiders Play With a New Game Controller Bar

Access your most recent games and installed games with the tap of a button.

By Matthew Humphries

How to Create and Edit Videos in Windows With Microsoft's Clipchamp

With the free flavor of Clipchamp, you can trim and cut your videos, add filters and templates, and export them as 1080p files.

By Lance Whitney

9 Major Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

A slick new interface, better security, updated apps, and info widgets are just some of the perks of upgrading to Windows 11. Here's why you should do it sooner than later.

By Michael Muchmore

How to View Files in Windows Without Opening Them

With the right tools, you can save time and preview a variety of files in Windows 10 or Windows 11 without opening their applications.

By Lance Whitney