Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...

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

I have used Windows File Explorer for several years, and over that time, I have not always liked the tool. In fact, I often find myself installing extra free tools just to make File Explorer better.

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5074105 Preview, released on Jan. 29, 2026. A Windows launch isn’t the end a ...

There is a rare joy in realizing dinner has already chosen you, like a gentle nudge telling you to stop scrolling and start ...

If you're expecting a tax refund this year from your 2025 income taxes, why not get that money from the IRS as soon as you can? Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET ...

Discover step-by-step how to use Windows 11 PowerShell as administrator. Learn to launch, run commands, and troubleshoot with ...

KB5074105 fixes a critical Windows 11 issue where Explorer.exe could freeze at first login, leaving users without a taskbar ...

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 ...

Is your Windows Start Menu cluttered with Bing results? You can now get it to show only local results with these fixes.

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update.