built-in tools

PC “optimizer” apps promise a magic fix: one click to clean junk files, repair the registry, free RAM and make Windows run like new — but in practice some of the most popular tools have done the opposite, introducing privacy risks, background bloat, and even security incidents that worsened the...

Windows already does most of what “optimizer” and “cleaner” apps promise — and in many cases it does it more safely. Background / Overview For decades a cottage industry of “PC optimizers,” “tune‑up suites,” and “registry cleaners” has promised faster boot times, reduced RAM usage, and a...

If your Windows 11 PC feels sluggish, there’s a good chance a growing pile of cached and temporary files is the culprit — and Windows already gives you simple, safe tools to clean them up without resorting to risky third‑party “optimizers.” Background / Overview Every day Windows and the apps...

Windows 11 has long been criticized for including numerous pre-installed applications—often referred to as "bloatware"—that many users find unnecessary. Traditionally, removing these apps required time-consuming methods such as using PowerShell commands or third-party tools. However, with the...

The introduction of a native image compression tool in Windows 11 marks a meaningful evolution in how users manage and share digital images, directly addressing a longstanding limitation of built-in image utilities like Paint and Photos. Traditionally, achieving a smaller image file size in...

Once regarded as little more than a basic utility for capturing static screenshots, the Windows 11 Snipping Tool is rapidly transforming into a multifunctional powerhouse—one that now stands poised to take on sophisticated, creative tasks thanks to a wave of ongoing enhancements. Among the most...

As modern digital interactions inch ever more towards video, the ability to capture your screen has transitioned from a niche skill to a vital asset. Whether you're educating your peers with tutorial videos, streaming your gaming sessions, or simply preserving a fleeting moment on your screen...

Dear all, I am looking to clone programs etc from Windows "regular user account" to "administrator account". Basically i want to log with administrator account and have everything exactly the way i have with the user account i use now. The reason for moving to administrator account is because...

I was told by a friend that she thinks that Windows 10 has a built in unzipper. If this is right, could someone tell me where and how to do this? Thank you, lovinpsp

Hi, I'm doing a migration from a 2008 R2 domain called "company,com" to a 2012 domain called "ad,company,com". My question is, which would be the easiest way to migrate all user accounts from one to the other? Is there a built-in tool or do I go third party? I already have the new servers set...

I used to have Window's XP and when I wanted to print photos I could do it with the built in software. It gave me the options of choosing the size photo, how many, etc. Everything I have tried with Window's 7 requires me to either buy photos from some other website or print only in 8X10 or 4X6...

Create a system-repair disc, get a report card on your PC's health, analyze your machine's performance, add Web search to the Start menu, and improve the look of onscreen text with these built-in system tools. More...

# inbrief Odds are good that Windows 8 is coming in 2012 , which means lots of interesting information is starting to leak out regarding what we can expect. The latest: Rumor has it Windows 8 will finally have a built-in PDF reader , called Modern Reader. Microsoft has had good (antitrust)...