These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

Miss Windows XP or 7? Then I have a free, open-source alternative for you

If you're looking for a Windows alternative, but aren't ready for Linux, the open-source ReactOS is now as easy to install as ...
Windows Central

Microsoft wants Edge to automatically open by default every time you turn on your Windows 11 PC

A new update now in testing sets Edge to automatically appear at startup, and you are forced to opt-out if you don't want it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
appuals.com

Fix: Google Play Games “Turn On Additional Settings” on Windows

If your PC does not meet Google Play Games for PC requirements (supported Windows version, compatible CPU, and admin access), the prompt may not go away. In that case ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Explained: Why Your PC Won’t Turn Off and How to Fix It

Windows 11 shutdown issues caught many users off guard after a routine January 2026 security update, triggering widespread PC troubleshooting across affected systems. Instead of powering off, impacted ...
CNET

Tired of Those Irritating Windows 11 Features? Here's How to Turn Them Off

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...
Wired

How Windows Recall Works—and Whether You Should Switch It On

Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy trade-offs. If you're a Windows 11 user, and specifically an owner of a ...
New York Post

Staten Island drivers can turn right on red under newly proposed ‘common-sense’ bill

Staten Island drivers could get the green light to turn on red under a new bill proposed Thursday by borough councilman Frank Morano — which he argues will cut down congestion and speed up commutes.
Ars Technica

How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

It’s that time of year again—temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing color, and Microsoft is gradually rolling out another major yearly update to Windows 11. The Windows 11 25H2 update is ...
TweakTown

10 things you should turn off in Windows 11 right now

Microsoft has officially axed support for Windows 10, which has caused millions of users to make the transition to Windows 11. If you are one of these users, these are the top 10 things you should ...
IGN

Battlefield 6 Dev Increases XP Gain, Addresses Progression Complaints, and Targets XP Farms Taking Up Server Space

Battlefield 6 developer Battlefield Studios has addressed XP and progression complaints by outlining plans for a number of key changes to the game. In an update to players, the developer said it was ...