Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

Anyone who's set up a new Windows PC knows you spend a good chunk of that process removing or disabling the things that make the operating system a pain. If it's not finding ways to make Windows 11 ...

If the default Windows mode is on Light, you can’t choose a custom color. This article explains how to change the color of the taskbar in Windows 10. How to Change the Taskbar Color in Windows 10 ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

We lock down our user accounts with passwords. But the BIOS often gets left unguarded. This vulnerability allows anyone with physical access to your PC to tamper with critical system settings. This ...

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

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 ...