5 apps I always install on new Windows PCs – and most are free

Finally, Microsoft’s free PowerToys earns a spot on every PC I buy and use. Available freely from the Microsoft Store and ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11’s last Secure Boot deadline hits Monday, Microsoft reveals what happens to your PC

The Windows Production PCA 2011 Secure Boot certificate expires October 19. Windows 11 PCs still boot, but check if yours has ...
EGamers.io

Windows RAM at 91%? Use RAMMap to see what’s actually taking up memory

A Task Manager reading of 91% RAM or more doesn't automatically mean your PC is short on memory. Microsoft's free RAMMap tool ...
MUO on MSN

Windows 11 is hiding a second start menu — you should use it

This hidden Windows 11 menu makes opens tools and utilities quickly!
How-To Geek

Linux beats Windows at these 3 things, and Microsoft still has no answer

Windows may be the default, but in a few key areas, it’s the one playing catch-up — and Microsoft doesn’t seem to be in a ...
How-To Geek

Windows 11 promises to clean up bloat, but disabling its own features is the only thing that works

These pre-installed apps run background processes, scheduled tasks, and startup entries that eat up your RAM and CPU. All of ...

My top 5 Linux server distros for your home network – and they’re all free

Looking for an operating system to power the servers on your LAN? From hundreds of Linux distributions, I've hand-picked five ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I rebuilt my Windows PC from one YAML file, and I'm never clicking through installers again

A starting point I’ll actually reuse.
Opinion

Premier League boss already doomed as clear verdict given on first manager to be sacked

Speculation over which Premier League boss will be the first to get sacked is ramping up and you can get involved in the debate by voting in our poll ...
XDA Developers on MSN

My Windows install is ten years old, and a handful of maintenance habits are why it still runs like new

Essential maintenance keeps my old Windows 11 system running smoothly.

How capable is an N100 with 8GB of RAM for Java + Docker? Tasks that tend to slow down and how to handle them

You can start learning the basics of Java even on a Windows PC with an Intel N100 and 8GB of RAM.However, whether Java runs ...
A to Z Sports on MSN

Packers' roster reveals how Brian Gutekunst has broken from Ted Thompson's blueprint, challenging a familiar view of his team-building

General manager Brian Gutekunst kept the Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson foundation in place, then built something Green Bay's past ...