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5 essential Windows 11 settings you should change immediately

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...
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Windows 11 25H2 native option could allow you to remove default Microsoft apps0 0

At the end of last month, Microsoft officially announced Windows 11 25H2 which is now entering public testing phase via the Insider program for Dev and Beta channels (build 26200.5670 for Dev and ...
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Windows 11 was barely usable until I changed these 6 default settings

Rip out Copilot: uninstall or use registry/script to stop background spying. Turn off ads, lock screen Bing wallpapers, and app promos in Settings. Disable OneDrive/startup apps, minimize telemetry, ...
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Windows kept resetting my default apps until I changed one policy setting for good

Abhinav pivoted from a career in banking to pursue his first love in writing. Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7 years. A ...

Microsoft makes Windows settings backup the default in 26H2

Windows 11 26H2 is out, and Microsoft has enabled Windows settings backup by default, a move that could send administrators ...