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WinGet has quietly become one of the most practical productivity tools in a Windows 11 power user's toolbox — not just for installing apps, but for managing whole system states, enforcing upgrade policies, and automating maintenance. A recent MakeUseOf piece showed four simple WinGet workflows —...

When a Windows PC that once booted and responded instantly starts stuttering, the instinctive answers are a fresh reinstall or a hardware upgrade — but sometimes the culprit is far less dramatic: background services quietly consuming CPU, disk I/O, or network bandwidth. A short, targeted change...

Below is an in-depth article explaining how to remove old hidden device drivers from Windows 11. It covers everything from the basics in Device Manager to advanced cleanup with Command Prompt and the Driver Store. Getting to Know Hidden Drivers Over time, your Windows 11 system might accumulate...

Rethinking Windows 11 Maintenance: A Case for Regular Reinstalls If you’ve ever felt that your PC is slowing down despite all the tweaks, updates, and cleanups, you’re not alone. Many seasoned Windows users have learned that, over time, even the most polished system can accumulate remnants of...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, knowing how to care for your Windows PC is as essential as knowing how to change your oil in a car. Whether you're a casual user or an enthusiast, mastering these survival skills can keep your system running smoothly, protect your personal data, and even save...

Even in 2025, Windows 7 still holds a special place in the hearts of many users. Despite Microsoft’s shift toward newer operating systems and the end of official support, there are plenty of practical reasons—and surprisingly robust methods—to keep your favorite "fossil" chugging along. Whether...

So what is your preference? I have always been on the side of Air... The negative of AIO is blockage and leaks. With air you'll never have that. just dust. Blow it out and your done. I think that's pretty much basic. Air is the way to go for me. Argue my point.

In a bold leap into the future of air travel, GE Aerospace has teamed up with tech giants Microsoft and Accenture to unveil a groundbreaking generative AI-powered solution specifically tailored for the aviation industry. This innovative approach seeks not just to enhance operations but to...

Adding the SFC (System File Checker) /SCANNOW command to the context menu in Windows 11 can significantly simplify troubleshooting processes for many users. It allows for quick access to this vital tool without the need to launch PowerShell or Command Prompt separately. This guide will cover how...

How is it that a toaster works for decades and cost 20 bucks but a forced Windows software on purchase of computer does not make it through a full week without a stupid update that change absolutely nothing except slowing down the new computer? When are you going to stop harassing your base with...

How do we know the reason to reboot a server

I was told once that my computer uses more energy to turn off and on than to just keep it on all the time. What say you? Can I just leave it running for a long time or will this damage my pc? What are the risks, if any?

My Z600 PC has now slowed down. I suspect through lack of maintenance. I downloaded tune up software, but it stops halfway through. I have quite a large movie collection on the internal hard drives, (Set up in raid 5) (c drive and d drive) I Tried to add a new external HDD with a view of cutting...

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Since I found very little on this I am assuming it is not possible. However this linux guy will ask more competent Windows followers for help! I have a linux based OpenVPN tap server providing connections to clients on the local lan. I have created a dhcp script for linux clients that is...

Hello. I bought a new custom computer almost two years ago (custom desktop windows 10 professional, AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics). At first it worked perfectly, except one or two games would crash it. This problem has gotten progressively worse, and now any game will crash it. I have spent hundred...

Hi, So my BIOS was updated through windows update and since after that the fans speed is very low when I'm using the laptop. However the temperature of the cpu stays under 70 Celsius even when performing burnin test at 100% cpu. My laptop is 5 mounths old and the fans are clean, no dust or...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum. Basically I register mainly to ask this question. I have a older laptop with an older SSD where I installed Windows 10 (Version 21H1, OS Build 19043.1348) on drive C with the diligently maintained 10-12 Gb of free disk space. I rarely install anything new because I...

Learn how to run a disk cleanup in Windows 10 including deleting temporary and system files to free up disk space. Continue reading...

I have a Windows 10 S laptop purchased this year. Today I checked the Windows Defender settings - Firewall and Anti-Virus is turned on but Web Protection shows "No Providers". There does not seem to be a provision to select or add any service provision to “defend” the Web. I am thinking that as...