How to Check Your RAM Speed
It can be useful to check your RAM speed to see how fast your computer can access local memory. While this is not the most important factor for your computer’s performance, it’s still useful information….
Microsoft PowerToys Brings a Great Mac Feature to Windows
For those power users who like to supercharge their operating system, Microsoft’s open-source PowerToys application. Now, the latest version is adding a couple of new features to the mix.
Windows 11 Will Help You Block Unimportant App Notifications
Push notifications can get annoying, and some apps really want to spam them. Windows has plenty of controls that ensure you can disable/enable notifications from any app at any time. Soon, Windows 11 will remind you to use th…
11 Windows 11 Privacy Settings to Change
If you value your privacy more than anything else, there are a few setting options you can change on your Windows 11 PC to keep your data to yourself. Here are some of the main privacy settings to modify on your computer….
Windows 11 Is Changing Some Emoji, Including Poop 💩
Windows 11 introduced a completely new emoji set, replacing the simpler icons with more gradients and expressions. Microsoft is now updating a few of them to match the emoji more closely from other platforms….
You Can Now Check Your Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11
While QR codes have all but ensured that we don’t need to type out our Wi-Fi password, there are some occasions where you might still want to pull out that old paper with the password written out. Now, in case you forgot it f…
Windows 11 Will Finally Let You Turn Off Taskbar Grouping
The revamped taskbar and Start Menu are still missing some features found in earlier versions of Windows, including the ability to see each window in the taskbar with individual labels. That will finally change soon….
You Can Now Hide the Taskbar’s Date and Time on Windows 11
The date and time module to the right of our Windows taskbar is tremendously useful for many people, but others prefer a simpler layout and might not want to look at the time constantly. Now, Windows 11 will let you hide the …
More Android Apps & Games Are Coming to Windows 11
One of the biggest additions to Windows 11 was Android app support, thanks to an Android subsystem. Since it was first introduced, Microsoft has been slowly working to improve and build the Android compatibility layer, and n…
Bluetooth LE Audio Is Coming to Windows 11
There are many features common in the smartphone world that haven’t quite jumped to PCs yet, including Bluetooth LE Audio. Thankfully, Microsoft is finally working on that.
Windows 11 Will Let You Force Quit Apps From the Taskbar
Even when you close all the windows from an application on Windows, it might still be running in the background, or the close button might not work at all. Microsoft is trying to address this with a new taskbar feature coming…
Windows 11 Will Help You Move Files and Apps to a New PC
Transitioning to a new device can be an arduous process. Most smartphones have decent transfer and migration tools, but with a new PC, it’s essentially a clean slate. Soon, Windows will let you restore your apps from one PC t…
Windows 11 Will Sandbox Your Desktop Apps for More Security
Windows doesn’t have the same restricted security model as iPhones or Android devices, allowing most software to access any files, modify system settings, or use connected hardware. That might finally be changing….
Windows Copilot Brings Bing Chat & ChatGPT to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft started rolling out a shortcut to the Bing Chat AI in the Windows taskbar in February, but it was clear that deeper integration was in the works. Now we have our first look at a true AI assistant for Windows, called…
8 Settings Gamers Should Tweak in Windows 11
Gaming on a PC isn’t as straightforward as playing on a console, and you might need to experiment with in-game settings to get the best performance. But, before you do, these Windows 11 settings tweaks can be a big help….
How to Fix the “Something Didn’t Go As Planned” Error in Windows 11
Is the “Something Didn’t Go As Planned” error preventing you from installing your Windows 11 updates? Worry not—there are a few ways to get around this problem so you can install all your system updates successfully. Here’s…
How to Fix the VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR in Windows
Facing a BSOD with the error code VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR on your Windows PC and not sure how to get around it? Worry not, as there are a few possible ways to fix this problem and use your PC normally. We’ll show you what t…
Fixed: “Class Not Registered” Error on Windows
Getting a “Class Not Registered” error while launching File Explorer or another app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC? It’s a vague and frustrating error message, but we have several fixes you can try that will solve the pr…
4 Ways to Fix an Operation Did Not Complete Virus Error on Windows
Frustrated by Windows error that reads, “Operation did not complete successfully because the file contains a virus or potentially unwanted software”? Unfortunately, the error will keep popping up until you apply a fix and res…
What Is Smart Charging on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
You may have noticed that your laptop battery won’t charge beyond 80%, despite it being plugged in for what feels like an eternity. Don’t worry — your laptop isn’t broken. Smart charging has just temporarily limited your ba…
How to Fix When Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting on Windows 11
Does your PC automatically disconnect you from your Wi-Fi network every now and then? Your router may have an issue, or your PC’s network settings might be incorrect. Here are a few ways to resolve this problem on your Window…
How to Turn Off Sticky Keys in Windows 11
Sticky Keys offers a convenient way to use keyboard shortcuts on your Windows 11 PC, but it isn’t for everyone. If you you turned it on by accident and prefer the standard approach to shortcuts, it’s easy to turn off Sticky K…
How to Disable Hibernation (and Remove hiberfil.sys) in Windows 11
If you don’t use hibernation on your Windows 11 PC, it’s a good idea to disable the feature to reclaim the storage space used by the hibernation file (hiberfil.sys). It may even fix issues with certain drivers. Here’s how to …
The Photos App in Windows 11 Is Getting New Features
Windows 11 is still very much a work in progress. Microsoft just revealed that the Photos app, which initially appeared in Windows 10, is the next component to be revamped.
Windows 11’s File Explorer Is Getting a New Details Pane
Microsoft is updating the File Explorer on Windows 11 piece by piece, starting with the new toolbar in the first release, and more recently with tabbed navigation. There’s now another change on the way….
