Setting up a new Windows 11 PC, or resetting an old one, is simple. After the initial setup, you will see the Windows 11 desktop. But your work is not done yet. Default settings may not suit your ...

A Microsoft account has some advantages, but a local account is fine for Windows 11. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to set up a local account on a new PC. There are workarounds, but they depend on ...

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the Start menu, upgrade your security, and much more.

Anyone who's set up a new Windows PC knows you spend a good chunk of that process removing or disabling the things that make the operating system a pain. If it's not finding ways to make Windows 11 ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

I'll bet you didn't know Windows 11 does this, either.