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Finding the right tool to customize and optimize a new Windows 11 installation can be the difference between a system that feels like your own and one bogged down by unnecessary bloat, redundant apps, and features you’ll never use. Enter Winhance—a free, open-source utility that has quickly...

After nearly three years of Windows 11 in the mainstream and widespread anticipation for Microsoft’s next moves, many longtime users find themselves increasingly nostalgic for features from older versions of Windows—particularly those from Windows 7 and even the much-maligned Windows Vista and...

Windows 11, for all its modern design sensibilities and technical advancements, has continued a trend familiar to many users: a slow but steady accumulation of what is often called “bloat.” Over several generations, Microsoft’s flagship operating system has added not only essential features but...

For millions of users, the arrival of Windows 11 felt less like a futuristic leap and more like a frustrating detour. While Microsoft touts its newest operating system as a modern evolution—complete with rounded corners, new taskbar behavior, and a centered Start menu—the truth is that many...

For many Windows 11 users, the Start menu remains a contentious design element—some appreciate its minimalist, touch-friendly layout, while others yearn for the rich customizability and classic feel of earlier Windows iterations. Since its debut, the Windows 11 Start menu has notably divided...

Windows 11’s arrival was supposed to usher in a new, streamlined era for Microsoft’s desktop operating system, but the lukewarm reception from both enthusiasts and everyday users tells a different story. The common refrain? Too much bloat, too little user control, and a feeling that Microsoft’s...

The transition from Windows 7 to Windows 11 has brought numerous enhancements, yet it has also led to the omission of several beloved classic games that were once staples of the Windows experience. Games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, and Chess Titans have been notably absent in recent Windows...

For Windows users nostalgic for the classic built-in games like Minesweeper, Spider Solitaire, Hearts, FreeCell, and others—those simple yet addictive distractions that once punctuated office breaks and downtime—the arrival of Windows 8 started a sour note. Microsoft’s shift to a modern...

Windows 11 is, by almost any measure, a modern, visually appealing, and highly capable operating system. Microsoft’s latest flagship OS brings a fresh look, smarter features, and a swath of quality-of-life improvements with each update. Yet for all its polish and promise, longtime users and new...

Few operating systems ignite as much debate, passion, and, admittedly, frustration as Windows does with each new iteration—and Windows 11 is no exception. Launched amid great fanfare and promising a sleeker, faster, and more integrated experience, Windows 11 has earned praise for its modern...

It starts, as so many tales of digital transformation do, with the humble act of reinstalling Windows on a fresh, purpose-built SSD—this time, one lovingly dedicated to gaming. And yet, as fate (or perhaps simply the irresistible call of utility) would have it, our narrator soon found this...

Is your mouse pointer waltzing across the screen with the panache of a ghostly marionette, programs launching and closing as if your PC has developed a mind of its own? Or perhaps new user accounts have appeared mysteriously, and your once-pristine desktop now sports a lineup of unfamiliar...

Cue the sound of countless IT managers, frazzled students, and caffeine-addled journalists breathing a sigh of relief: the taskbar calendar clock—the humble sentinel of many a Windows workflow—has returned to Windows 11. Yes, after three years and enough online petitions to fill a blockchain...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

The Definitive Guide: How to Force Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11 Windows 11’s Start menu has never strayed far from the spotlight—sometimes for its charm, often for the storms stirred up in the user community. As the centerpiece of desktop navigation, every tweak ignites passionate...

Unlocking Windows Performance: The Art of Disabling Unnecessary Services Windows is a complex beast, brimming with countless background services that often run automatically without much consideration for their necessity on a typical user's system. Many of these services were designed to support...

The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...

I really don't like the default logins for my windows 8.1 computer, as in I select a user from a list and it pops up a new screen and you enter the password then login. I would much prefer you type in the username, and then type the password. I am wondering if there is someway to do that through...

The only views that display the icon labels UNDER the icons are the Medium, Large and Extra Large Icons. I prefer the Small Icons View, but it displays the labels on the right side of the icons. Is there any tweak or tool that would move the labels under the Small Icons? Thanks. FP

For those (of us) that want to stay on the old familiar Desktop when using Win-8, having the charms bar pop up when we touch the right corners of the screen, is just not acceptable. Here's a fix that removes that activity. 1. Open Registry Editor (press Win+R, type regedit.exe in Run dialog...