16 genuinely useful changes in Windows 11’s big December update

The December update for Windows 11 will be huge. 16 new functions are to be included, including both visual changes and ...

Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

There are some situations where you might want to temporarily disable Windows' built-in security tool. I'll show you how to do it safely.

5 essential Windows apps I always install on new PCs (and how they're uniquely powerful)

In the 20+ years since, I've used a wide range of programs -- many of which are long defunct (remember MSN Messenger?) -- and ...
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Done With Facebook? How to Delete Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)

Sign in to Facebook. Go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Apps and websites. (Apps and websites is on the left, but you'll need to scroll down a bit. It's nested under Your Activity.) Select Remove ...

Sick of Windows 11’s clutter? These open-source tools fix it

Windows 11 comes with numerous applications by default that offer little added value for many users — but still take up ...

Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 ...

My Mom’s 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Win Every Holiday Cookie Swap—Here's Her Secret

Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use a hand mixer to beat egg, peanut butter, and sugar in a large mixing bowl ...