The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

The desktop in the Windows 8 beta offers no Start button and a few shortcuts. How can you easily populate it with your favorite programs? Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer and trainer and ...

Like most people, you probably find yourself in front of your PC for the better part of the day, whether it's to put the final touches on a school presentation video or wrap up a business report due ...

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Over the years, Microsoft Windows has offered customization elements we loved. Some of the bits we loved aren't available anymore: desktop widgets in Windows Vista and the Windows Aero theme that may ...

Modifying Registry keys is one way to customize a Windows PC, but it can be challenging for some and may render the system unusable if done incorrectly. Winaero Tweaker is a user-friendly utility that ...

There have been various ways of customizing the Windows desktop over the years — remember Windows Vista gadgets? But make sure you keep security in mind. Like many things, computer desktops are unique ...

One of the oldest and most used features on Windows is the ability to create shortcuts to files and programs stored on your PC. Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file ...

The Windows operating system has long been known for its out-of-the-box customizability. However, it still has various system elements and behaviors that you can’t easily change or personalize as per ...

Microsoft tips and tests new Windows 11 features throughout the year, as part of its Windows Insider programs. But there’s an almost surefire way to tell what features will actually arrive on your PC ...

Bundled with Windows 11, Power Automate for Windows lets you wrap low-code workflows around your desktop applications. A new SDK supports custom actions. Microsoft’s Power Platform is usually thought ...