Your old Windows laptop will feel like new by the time you’ve gone through all these software tweaks. If you still notice ...

If you are not able to open the .exe file on your computer and you see a message Can’t open .exe file, read this article for some suggestions that may help you fix the problem. Some users upgraded to ...

When you open up Edge on Windows 11, you'll see a vast array of tiles showing news headlines and sponsored ads. For the most ...

A clean install isn't the best way to speed up your PC, either. You can simply delete apps, turn off startup programs, or ...

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Microsoft has released the first Windows 10 update of 2026, an important security patch called update KB5073724. This update ...

Toggle the Real-time protection switch off. You may receive a User Account Control (UAC) prompt asking if you want to allow the change to occur. Select Yes. When you're ready to turn system protection ...

If files are being deleted automatically when you click on them on your Windows 11/10 computer, these suggestions will help ...

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

If you’ve been following our coverage for the last few years, you’ll already know that 2025 is the year that Windows 10 died. Technically. “Died,” because Microsoft’s formal end-of-support date came ...

Windows 11's File Explorer can sometimes feel like slog to navigate through - here are five tips and tricks to make the ...

Microsoft no longer officially supports Windows 10, so do this if you want to keep using your older PC securely. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance ...