Interface elements in Windows 11, such as the Start menu and Settings app, have become increasingly cluttered in recent OS ...

Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives ...

While there is some overlap between Android and Windows software, certain Android apps remain mobile‑only and are useful if ...

When you open up Edge on Windows 11, you'll see a vast array of tiles showing news headlines and sponsored ads. For the most ...

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

Windows gets a lot of flak from users for having more bloat than macOS or Linux, and rightfully so. The term "bloatware" is synonymous with a fresh Windows install, to the point that there are custom ...

Google Photos still doesn’t offer a native Windows integration, but there’s a reliable workaround that lets you display your entire Google Photos library directly inside the Windows 11 Photos ...

Sign in to Google Drive in your browser. Click the Settings gear in the upper right. Choose Settings from the menu. Scroll to Create a Google Photos folder. Enable Show Google Photos in Drive. Close ...

Making the begrudging change from Windows 10 to Windows 11? Join the club. Windows 10 officially lost support on October 14th, 2025, so with the exception of the IT-oriented ESU version, everyone has ...