Windows PowerToys has quietly become one of the smartest productivity bets a Windows power user can make: a free, modular toolkit that plugs measurable short-cuts into everyday workflows while also serving as an incubator for features Microsoft may one day bake into Windows itself. The suite’s...
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Windows 11 continues to solidify its place as the dominant desktop operating system, continuously evolving with new features and improved user experiences. Yet, even with its ongoing refinements, advanced users often seek tools that push productivity and customization beyond the system’s...
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I'm using Windows 11 Pro (23H2), and recently I've noticed that File Explorer crashes or becomes unresponsive when I open folders that contain a large number of files (especially media files like images and videos). Sometimes it takes several seconds to load, and other times it just freezes...
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Overview
The Creators Update is packed with new features for app developers and end users that are designed to delight developers who can offer their end users a rich experience.
User transition & data migration
Users are encouraged to download the store version of their desktop apps. If...
Not sure whose problem this is - might even be mine, I suppose :eek: - but I am getting repeated crashes of Window Explorer when I try to uninstall Acrobat Reader 9. The crash occurs as soon as I confirm that I want to uninstall the program. Also happens if I select "Change" - immediate crash...