Microsoft recently ruined File Explorer on Windows 11 by introducing preloading. The feature, which was meant to speed up the ...

File Explorer is finally fast—as long as you turn off Microsoft’s idea of “help.” ...

Windows 11’s February 2026 update expands Cross-Device Resume, eases Smart App Control toggles, adds MIDI upgrades, and improves File Explorer.

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives ...

Windows 11 is increasingly evolving from a classic operating system to an AI-centric platform. Microsoft is integrating ...

Windows enthusiasts and users are often intrigued by PC cleanup, junk removal tools and utilities. What they typically do is help to "clean up" the system by removing temporary files and cache in ...

Microsoft releases KB5074170 to the Windows 11 Dev Channel, raising the build number to 26300.7674 and delivering multiple fixes.

There are many things that people dislike about Windows 11's File Explorer these days. From abysmal performance (Microsoft actually considers auto-starting it to "fix" slow performance) to annoying ...

A slow context menu is a total productivity killer. Turn those slow clicks into instant actions with these effective system ...

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With Windows 10 no longer receiving support, it has become an easy target for hackers. That doesn't mean you have to upgrade immediately—here's how to protect yourself from attacks. When the IBM PC ...