CNET

Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here's How to Do It

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

Beginner’s Guide to Running AI Locally on a PC : Tools, Tips & Real Use Cases

Learn how to run AI on your own machine in 2026 with no token limits, so you keep data private and save money, using affordable secondhand hardware.
Microsoft

Inside RedVDS: How a single virtual desktop provider fueled worldwide cybercriminal operations

Microsoft’s investigation into RedVDS services and infrastructure uncovered a global network of disparate cybercriminals ...
PCMag

Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What You Gain From Upgrading (and What You Don't)

To upgrade an existing Windows 10 PC that meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it doesn't cost anything. That's ...

This distro makes it easy to switch from Windows to Linux - here's how

ZDNET's key takeaways VailuxOS is a Linux distribution that looks like Windows.With a Debian base and KDE Plasma GUI, this ...
PCMag

Microsoft Says This Free App Speeds Up Your PC With One Click. I Put It to the Test

You can pay for third-party PC optimization software to make your computer run more smoothly, but Microsoft PC Manager does ...

My ultimate Windows keyboard shortcuts guide to give every user type a productivity boost

Keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your workflow - if you know what they are. Here are the ones I recommend to every user.
MUO on MSN

This is the fastest way to install all your must-have Windows apps

There is a very real "new computer smell" that every tech fan knows by heart. The spotless desktop, the instant app launches, the empty recycle bin that feels like a fresh notebook on the first day of ...