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22 awesome free apps already installed on your Windows PC
Microsoft has developed many powerful free applications for Windows 11.How-To
14 tips to protect your privacy on Windows 11
With the right settings enabled, you can make your Windows 11 experience more secure.How-To
Windows gets Linux's sudo superpower: Here's how to turn it on
Learn what the powerful sudo command is, how it works, and how to enable it in Windows 11.How-To
How to test if your VPN is working
Not sure your VPN is working? Read this quick and easy guide to make sure you're data is staying private and secure online with a VPN.How-To
18 tweaks that give Windows 11 a personalized feel
Not happy with the look of Windows 11? Here are tips to make your computer look better and feel better.How-To
How to use Windows Pro’s BitLocker device encryption on any PC
BitLocker is officially only available for Windows 10/11 Pro. However, the tool is actually also included in the Home versions, just hidden.Tip
How to change what Windows does when you plug in a flash drive
When you connect a USB stick to your computer, the "AutoPlay" notification appears by default. This is annoying, but there is a simple solution.How-To
20 smart tweaks that make Windows 11 more productive
Here's how to get more out of your Start Menu, Taskbar, Widgets — and many others.How-To
4 ways to cool down your laptop in the summer heat
Summer is here and temperatures are rising. While a high temperature is great for a beach day, it's less great for your laptop. Here are four ways to cool down your laptop in the summer heat.How-To
How to find lost gadgets (and avoid losing them)
Steps to find (and safeguard) a lost laptop, tablet, or phone.Tip
7 nifty Windows File Explorer tips to keep under your belt
You use File Explorer all the time, but have you mastered it? Here's how to take full advantage of it.Tip
Can't update Windows due to error code 0x80070643? Here's what to do
Here's what to do if this bug is preventing you from installing these important security updates for Windows.Tip
How to set the default font for headings and text in Word
Since the last update, Microsoft Word uses Aptos instead of Calibri as the default font. If you don't like this font, you can easily switch to Calibri or another font.How-To
This Windows feature eliminates the need for a USB flash drive
Still using the old-fashioned sneakernet to get files from one computer to another? Or uploading to the cloud to then download it again? There’s an easier way.How-To
7 ways Windows collects your data (and how to opt out)
Microsoft tracks certain types of data on Windows 11 users. You can opt out of most of it.Tip
Proof: Why you can't even trust verified Amazon reviews anymore
Reviews and ratings should inspire confidence while shopping, but Amazon's system is still easy to game with fake reviews.Tip
How to download VMware Workstation Pro's hidden installer file
VMware Workstation Pro recently became free, but the installer download is hidden away. Here's how to get it and install it.How-To
How to set up virtual PCs with VMware Workstation, a now-free pro tool
Here's how to set up virtual PCs with Windows and Linux using the professional software VMware Workstation Pro.Tip
The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do
Triangulation fraud is a type of scam that occurs on ecommerce marketplaces—including Amazon.Tip