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Windows 11 is ubiquitous in personal and work life, and it can do so much and become just about any sort of tool you need it to be. Here you'll find all of the Windows 11 news, information, and help you need.

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Why I Let Tray Icons Take Over My Windows 11 Taskbar

Sometimes you just need more, not less.

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Have a Meeting to Attend? Make Windows 11 Meeting-Ready Automatically

By creating a custom "meeting mode."

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Here's How I Get an Email When Someone Logs Into My Windows 11 PC

Know who's using your computer.

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Microsoft Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome on Windows—Here Are Your Options

Try these fixes if Chrome is not opening on your child's account.

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Want More Privacy on Windows 11? Here Are 6 Features I Always Disable

Windows 11 is quietly collecting more data than you might think, but you can take control of your privacy.

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4 Affordable Mini PCs That Can Replace Your Aging Windows 10 PC

These mini PCs pack serious performance and features into a compact, budget-friendly package.

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Windows 11 25H2 Just Got a Lot Closer

It's cooking up.

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Windows 11 Is Getting Better Passkey Support, Starting With 1Password

A big upgrade for managing passkeys across Windows apps.

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Why Isn't Windows Free?

Penny wise, pound foolish.

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This Is the Free Open-Source Answer to Windows' Snipping Tool

Don't settle for Windows' built in tool.

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Windows Is 'Accidentally' Blocking Chrome and Other Browsers

Whoops?

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Windows 11 Locks Away These 4 Features, but They Should Be Standard

These should really be included in the base operating system.

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You Shouldn't Have Deleted This Windows Folder, Here's How to Get It Back

Restore this empty folder immediately to keep your Windows PC safe.

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Windows Recall Is Getting Its First Major Update

Now you can display your snapshots front and center.

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Microsoft's 'Mu' Will Power More Windows 11 Improvements

The latest boost to the Settings app is powered by a small language model.

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You Can Get KDE's Dolphin File Manager on Windows, and It’s Weird

A slice of the KDE desktop experience on your Windows PC.

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How to Avoid Disaster When a Cat Walks Across Your Keyboard
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You can't control your cat, but you can control your keyboard.

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Windows 11 Is Getting a New Customization Option

It's the little things that count.

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Virtualbox Now Runs on Apple Silicon, Here's What Works (and What Doesn't)
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Mac users finally have another free virtualization option to choose from.

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I Became a Windows Power User Overnight With This New Open-Source App from Microsoft

Command Palette will supercharge how you use your computer

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