Why Microsoft’s war on Windows’ Control Panel is taking so long

I could be wrong, but I think this is the first full explanation we’ve had from Microsoft about why it’s taken so long to get ...
PCMag

These 5 Windows 11 Features Drive Me Nuts, But I Figured Out How to Fix Them

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and ...
How-To Geek on MSN

PowerShell does 3 things Windows Settings simply can't, no matter how hard you try

PowerShell unlocks powerful Windows features you can’t access in Settings. Here are the ones actually worth using.

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

Everything running on your PC uses system resources, so why tax it with unnecessary processes and programs you no longer need ...
MUO on MSN

This PowerShell command lists every startup app Windows doesn't show you

I ran one command and found startup apps Windows “forgot” to mention.
Engadget

Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps

Parallels, the company best known for making the virtualization software that enables you to run Windows and other operating systems on a Mac, has confirmed that Parallels Desktop is compatible with ...
SlashGear

Using An iPhone & Windows PC? Here's How I Make It Work (And What I'd Change)

Microsoft and Apple have long felt like the Montagues and the Capulets, but lately, it feels like that feud is gradually mellowing into a cordial, mutual understanding — without needing two young ...
TechRepublic

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS

10 Powerful Ways to Use PowerShell Across Windows, Linux, and macOS Your email has been sent PowerShell can do far more than most users realize. Explore 10 hidden capabilities that save time, improve ...
Wired

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

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...
SlashGear

5 Free Alternatives To Popular Paid Windows Apps

If you have noticed, recently it seems like every software that used to be available for a one-time fee is now only accessible through monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual subscriptions. This ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...
Techlicious

Windows Notifications Not Showing? Here’s the Fix

Desktop notifications are one of those things you don’t think about until they stop working. Then they suddenly matter a lot. In my case, Google Calendar reminders suddenly stopped appearing on my ...