Another reason to remove bloatware is the peace and quiet it brings. Most pre-installed apps on Windows exist because of partnerships between the app developers and Microsoft or PC manufacturers.

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).

Cybercriminals have circulated a fraudulent torrent claiming to contain “One Battle After Another”, a film released on September 26, 2025, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The torrent appears authentic at ...

PC shipments in the United States are weathering both a boom and a bust. On one hand, some are trying to buy up new PCs before the Windows 10 transition occurs in October. But on the other hand, an ...

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...

PowerShell scripts are used to automate repetitive tasks and make some changes to your system’s configuration. However, we have noticed that at times, Windows can’t run a PowerShell script in Windows ...

In an ideal world, you'd lead a long and happy life only ever shutting down and restarting your PC via the Start menu. Click the power icon, choose your option, and you're done. However, life doesn't ...

This article is part of Gizmodo Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes When you give your PC an ...

Everyone says they know how to use Windows and Microsoft Office—but most people only scratch the surface. If you really want to stand out at work, speed up everyday tasks, and feel confident ...