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Was Windows 8 really that bad? I gave it another shot 13 years later

Microsoft blended the Windows 7 interface with its new Metro UI. Metro UI was entirely different from the UIs Windows had ...
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Windows Sandbox is the safest way to test unknown files without risking your PC

Run untrusted installers in a disposable Windows desktop. Add a simple config to lock it down, then close it to erase ...

The Secret Microsoft App That Improves How I Use Windows

PowerToys is a collection of power user utilities that should come standard with Windows 11 at this point. Here are some of ...

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea in 2026? A PC expert's bottom line

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...