Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

Pete Batard, the developer behind Rufus, suspects Microsoft introduced backend changes that detect and block unofficial download methods. The Fido script, which Rufus relies on to retrieve official ...

Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed ...

A gem of a trick that helps you get more done.

Microsoft says developers will be able to detect when these protections are active and whether an exception exists, which should make troubleshooting less opaque than past security controls that ...

You probably already know that you can manually install a fresh copy of Windows using your own install media. You can create this install media using Microsoft's tool, or you can use a tool like Rufus ...

Windows 11 often auto-enables a OneDrive feature called Folder Backup without telling users that it is doing so.

You can fix most Windows 11 issues by double checking these 4 settings first ...

If your mouse is not working in games on your Windows 11/10 PC, this article lists some effective fixes to help you resolve this problem.

Windows 11 hides powerful built-in tools in shortcuts and settings. Discover nine underrated features that boost productivity, security, and daily use.

Windows Search is not exactly straight-up horrible. It does work, at least for me most of the time, but it's now a cluttered mess.

Microsoft has blocked Rufus from downloading Windows 11 Insider Preview ISOs, marking the third time the open-source utility ...