If you are a Windows user, you likely know about the Task Manager, Control Panel, and Settings app, but did you realize that numerous power utilities are hidden under the hood on Windows? These lesser ...

In Windows 11 23H2 and beyond, Microsoft is deprecating Windows 10-style troubleshooters in favor of a new architecture. But never fear: assisted troubleshooting is alive and well. Released in late ...

If you've installed the big Windows 11 update that Microsoft pushed out in August (which also includes the new Black Screen of Death), you'll notice a brand new entry in Settings: Quick Machine ...

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...

Q: I tried using your MSConfig diagnostic tip from last week to speed up my computer and now nothing works. What do I do now? A: It appears many readers that were eager to make their computers run ...

This post lists some of the best free Windows Repair Tools that will help you fix and repair problems on your Windows 11 and Windows 10 PC. There are several paid Windows repair tools available that ...

What is the FixWin Windows Repair Tool? FixWin is the best free Windows Repair Tool that lets you fix Windows problems, issues, and annoyances with a click. It has been updated to version 11 and is ...

Microsoft has announced several new recovery tools and features coming to Windows 11 that are designed to help users bring a PC back to a working state in the event of catastrophic failure. The ...

* Looking for Windows troubleshooting tool By Steve Blass Q: I’m looking for a Windows troubleshooting and monitoring tool that would act like a firewall at the process level to provide alerts when ...

When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get things back on track. Like it or not, those who use Windows Update to obtain and ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...