11 Windows apps I replace on every new PC (and the ones I keep)

A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should ...

10 simple security settings you should change on your phone and PC right now

Your privacy and data are always at risk, but don’t make it easy for malicious actors — change these simple security settings ...

My top 5 Linux alternatives to Windows (none of them are Mint)

Linux has been steadily ticking up in popularity this year as more people opt for open-source software. Users are getting ...

The Best Tools to Redo the Windows Taskbar

Whether you miss the classic Windows taskbar or want a complete makeover, these tools restore old favorites, unlock deeper ...
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“Not even Microsoft uses Windows 11”: Its new Windows wallpapers were made on a Mac, and now that’s hidden

Microsoft's Windows Insider anniversary wallpapers list Photoshop for Mac in their file properties, and last year's ZIP had a ...
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Windows modding is back, and the open-source tools are better than Microsoft's own

Seelen UI is a tool that completely changes the familiar Windows desktop and brings it quite close to the macOS look. As soon ...
Windows Latest

Tested: Windows 11’s new Outlook now beats Outlook Classic at one thing (unified inbox), and the Mail app it killed had it first

The new Outlook for Windows now shows mail from every account in one All Accounts view, with combined folders. I tested it on ...
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Windows 11’s new “better performance” toggle needs a CPU you can’t buy yet

Windows 11 Insider build 29695 adds an Advanced Performance Extensions toggle. Intel APX needs new chips like Nova Lake, but ...
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Security Update Fixes Remote Code Risk in PHP Windows Compression Library

PHP releases rebuilt Windows security updates for versions 8.2 to 8.5 to patch a critical Brotli compression library flaw ...

10 Node.js Vulnerabilities: Are Claude Code Users Affected? Update Procedures

On October 21, 2026, Node.js released v22.23.4, v24.22.1, and v26.12.1, which fix 10 vulnerabilities. The most severe, ...

Continuing to use an old tablet with Linux | Enabling automatic screen rotation and pen operation on a ThinkPad 10

"Linux is such a hassle, isn't it?"This was back when I was using a tablet with Linux installed.I tapped an icon to rotate the screen.Then, someone who saw that said exactly that.I had become so ...

Fixes for Google Brotli flaw arrive for Microsoft .NET, PHP and Linux

Microsoft and the PHP project have released fixes for the Google Brotli decoder flaw, CVE-2026-111497, after Node.js patched ...