I ditched built-in apps I never use — my PC feels lighter, faster, and less cluttered.

Microsoft gets a bad rap for pre-installing its Windows 11 desktop operating system with far too many first-party apps and services. Now, it's true that fresh installations of the OS are cluttered ...

Even if you aren’t a huge techie, you probably know about all the big, mainstream apps that are fundamental to how we use our PCs. I’m talking Word, Outlook, Chrome, Slack, Dropbox, etc. You know, ...

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Have you ever sat down at your computer, ready to tackle a task or unwind with your favorite game, only to feel like something’s missing? Maybe it’s the hassle of juggling passwords, the frustration ...

Unless you’re a die-hard tinkerer, PC maintenance probably feels as much of a chore as servicing your car. Fortunately, maintaining your computer is a lot easier than that — and you don’t get dirty to ...

Microsoft PC Manager replaces multiple Windows tools with one free, official console. It boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, handles security, and offers handy utilities, all without ...