Windows 11 24H2 offers a clean start, but must-have PC software fills gaps that native tools leave behind. From telemetry blockers to GPU diagnostics and file search utilities, the right programs ...

A Redditor’s Monarch tool makes multi‑monitor switching on Windows 11 effortless, solving a headache Microsoft has yet to fix.

Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System ...

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The February optional patch for Windows 11 brings a network speed tool to the taskbar, new camera controls in the Settings app, and a built-in Sysmon tool.

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Windows 11 26H2 is the next major free update for all Windows users. Among other things, it brings improvements to Explorer, camera control, and AI. Here's an overview.

The big picture: For years, Windows could survive almost anything as long as it kept working. That safety net is starting to disappear in Windows 11, just as Microsoft is wiring the operating system ...

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