Microsoft moves a key feature from Control Panel to Settings — but Windows 11 still has a jarring identity crisis here

Microsoft shifts another Windows 11 feature to Settings from the Control Panel — but I expect the latter will still be with us in the 2030s.

Windows 11 26H2 is coming: Meet all the new features

Windows 11 26H2 is the next major free update for all Windows users. Among other things, it brings improvements to Explorer, ...

7 AI Features in Windows 11 You Should Start Using in 2026

Discover seven practical Windows 11 AI features for 2026, from Copilot and Live Captions translation to Recall, Studio ...

The Windows Control Panel is one step closer to death as account rename option makes its way to Windows 11's Settings app

Microsoft is adding the ability to rename your user account to the Windows 11 Settings app, ported over from the legacy Control Panel.

11 Need-To-Know Tools in Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft PowerToys packs more than 30 utilities into a single toolbox, but not all of them are worth using. These 11 stand out as genuinely useful, ...

Windows 11 gets improved context menus, better spec cards, and more in new builds

Two new builds are rolling out in the Dev and Beta Channels with improved context menus, reworked PC spec cards, and more.

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.
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Is Your PC Running Slow? 14 Quick Fixes to Instantly Speed Up Windows 11

Follow my expert advice to make your Windows 11 PC faster, regardless of its age or specs, without compromising the appearance and functionality of the OS.

Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns search into a reasoning engine that pulls answers from your calendar, emails, and local files without ...