third-party solutions

In today’s fast-paced Windows landscape, where every pixel and animation is carefully curated for a modern, seamless experience, one nostalgic relic continues to linger in the background: the screensaver. Once a necessary evil to stave off CRT burn-in, screensavers have morphed into a decorative...

The Windows 11 Start menu has become something of an acquired taste—a design that leaves many Windows users scratching their heads and wondering if Microsoft misplaced its usability manual during the redesign. While the new interface features a streamlined, modern aesthetic, its clumsy layout...

When it comes to safeguarding your modern Windows 11 PC, the question often arises: “Do you really need antivirus software?” In today’s digital landscape—with threats ranging from phishing scams to sophisticated ransomware attacks—the answer is a resounding yes. But should you rely on the...

The digital battleground is evolving, and with it, the tools we use to defend our castles—our Windows PCs. With a built-in guardian like Windows Security now boasting stellar performance, you might be asking: do I really need to fork over extra cash for a third-party antivirus solution? Let’s...

Microsoft has been vigorously pushing users to abandon Windows 10 in favor of its latest operating system, Windows 11. Despite the various updates aimed at enhancing user experience with additional features, many users find themselves grappling with persistent issues that hinder their overall...

I just installed a 750 GB internal SSD and migrated many gigabytes of data to that drive after initializing and formatting, and as part of this process I used Microsoft's "Relocate" option of the Music folder properties. This was a very bad decision. The interface options did NOT correlate to...