Windows 11

Tips, tricks, and guides for the latest version of the Windows operating system.

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The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

The one piece of kit that has transformed the way I game and work has nothing to do with technology.

A Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor displaying Google Chrome tabs
I thought my laptop screen was enough until I tried working with an external monitor

Pairing an incredible portable Windows 11 device with an impressive ultrawide produces eye-rubbing results.

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good cable management with a multi-monitor setup
I finally decluttered my PC cables and I should have done it years ago

Clearing up my home office and TV areas has made me enjoy tech so much more.

Windows 11 update settings open on a HP laptop
The latest Windows 11 update gives me hope Microsoft might actually fix things

Small fixes could lead to fulfilled promises

Storage tab in the Settings app on Windows 11
My Windows 11 storage was filling up constantly until I found these hidden cleanup tools

Windows 11 has a few cleaners that nudge out clutter and let your laptop breathe again.

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Your second monitor could be doing so much more with these 4 keyboard shortcuts

Teach yourself some new keyboard shortcuts to maximize your second monitors potential

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Windows Task Manager with the Windows Search Indexer service open on a HP Pavillion laptop
I disabled one Windows 11 service I'd never heard of and freed up nearly 1GB of idle RAM

A sneaky service that can take gigabytes of memory.

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Picture of a laptop witth the Start menu open
Windows 11’s new update ruined my Start menu — here’s how I fixed it

I got more than I bargained for with other exciting customization options too.

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Windows registry editor open in Windows 11
I fixed the worst part of Windows updates with a registry key — and I haven't lost work since

Now my PC doesn't restart after installing updates — ever.

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Secure Boot setting on Windows laptop BIOS
I turned off Secure Boot and my PC didn't explode

Your system will still work without the security feature, but what are the risks if you disable it?

A locked laptop screen
This Windows setting locks your PC when you walk away — and more people should use it

Stop leaving your PC open for people to see

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Microsoft finally admits Windows 11 has problems

Here's how it's going to fix them

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ultrawide vs dual monitors
I moved to a single ultrawide and immediately stopped thinking about window management

A singular super-sized screen will always beat dual-displays.

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Windows terminal open with DISM command open on a HP Pavillion laptop
I ran one Disk Cleanup command and recovered 20GB of Windows Update files I didn't know were there

Quickest 20GB I've recovered on my PC.

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Path tracing looks incredible, but it can kill PC performance, and I can't stop using it anyway

Is the most advanced form of PC rendering tech worth it? Let’s find out…

MakeUseOf homepage on a LG G3 OLED TV
I replaced my monitor with a TV and I’m never going back

Connecting a PC to a TV isn’t as unhinged as you’d expect. Let me explain.

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Lenovo laptop showing Windows 11 startup screen.
I finally understand the difference between Windows Home, Pro, Education, and Enterprise — and I've been on the wrong one

Windows editions are built for very different priorities once you look past the names.

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Microsoft-PowerPoint and Clipchamp
I used a built-in Windows tool to turn my basic PowerPoint into a polished video

Turn a simple PowerPoint into a narrated video using Windows’ built-in Clipchamp.

Windows 11 HDR desktop on a laptop
I turned off this Windows 11 background setting and instantly felt better about my PC

A Windows 11 setting that your PC might not appreciate.

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I got tired of Windows laptops and made the obvious switch

Hint: it's not Linux.

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