Windows has tons of settings buried between layers of menus that you ever touch. However, Windows isn't set up for security by default, meaning there are several default settings you need to change.

Windows 10 launched yesterday, so it's time to focus in on some specific issues and evaluate the OS in bite-sized chunks. First up, we're going to investigate the setup process, privacy options, user ...

Have you found yourself perpetually modifying the display settings for the best brightness and contrast settings for your PC? Whether you are a gamer, designer, or just an everyday user who’s into ...

Every gamer wants to experience smoother and uninterrupted gameplay. A drop in FPS and latency (input lag) are the two most common issues gamers experience while playing video games on a Windows ...

Windows doesn’t always “just work" — but with a little touch of tinkering, you can fix most of its unfortunate choices. A modern Windows PC works without much tweaking — mostly. But some settings out ...

The Windows registry remains a place of mystery and wonder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Here's a lesson I learned very early ...

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