5 Microsoft apps I wish every new Windows 11 user knew about

Microsoft offers a vast array of first-party PC apps for Windows 11 - here are five more of my favorites that I always ...

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 ...
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This 1 MB open-source tool fixed the biggest issue with Windows search

MSEdgeRedirect is a free, open-source tool that fixes this problem. Once you install it, your Windows search queries are automatically redirected to your favorite browser and search engine. Since ...

How to connect PC to internet without WiFi or Ethernet

If you want to connect your Windows PC to the internet without Wi-Fi or Ethernet, follow this guide and use the methods we ...

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 ...

Meet Project Patchouli, an open-source drawing tablet project to 'build your own tablet from scratch'

For something intended to mimic good old pencil and paper, drawing tablets and the tech behind them are surprisingly complicated. If you fancy a crash course in how they work and want to build your ...