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I’m tired of "Microslop": The 4 settings I change to make Windows usable again

From buggy updates to aggressive power saving, Windows can feel like an obstacle course. Here are 4 specific settings that ...
CNET

7 Default Settings You Should Probably Change in Windows 11

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...
BGR

5 Essential Windows 11 Settings You Should Change Immediately

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...
SlashGear

12 Settings You Should Immediately Change On Your New Windows Laptop

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 ...
The Verge

Microsoft is working on a better way to configure Windows.

XDA Developers spotted a Github issue posted by Microsoft developer Jordi Adoumie, who wrote that the company is exploring a new Windows advanced settings pane for Dev Home users. The new options that ...