9 free Windows apps I can’t live or work without – and 8 work on Mac and Linux, too

These are some of my favorite apps for Windows. They handle crucial networking, security, and productivity tasks. and they ...
2-Spyware

Does Windows Defender scan for malware? How it works and how to check

Yes, Windows Defender scans for malware all the time. How real-time, scheduled, quick, full and offline scans work on Windows ...
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A few PowerShell commands can clean up and speed up Windows faster than any app

Built-in commands will save you the trouble of installing third-party apps on Windows 11.
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Everyone says disabling SysMain speeds up Windows 11, so I benchmarked it on two PCs

Disabling SysMain is a popular Windows 11 speed tip. I benchmarked boot, app launches and RAM with it on and off. Here's what ...

11 Windows apps I replace on every new PC (and the ones I keep)

A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should ...
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Windows 11 gets five fresh upgrades through PowerToys 0.102, and some of them feel like features the OS should’ve shipped with years ago

Discover five PowerToys 0.102 features that make Windows 11 easier to use, from easier mouse controls and quick commands to ...
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ClearFake malware: the fake browser update and fake CAPTCHA attack, and how to remove it

ClearFake hides on hacked websites and shows fake browser updates or fake CAPTCHA checks that install stealers. See how it ...
TechPP

I Used Claude Code To Debloat Windows 11. Here is What Happened

I used Claude Code to debloat Windows 11, remove unwanted apps, disable ads and background processes, and improve performance. Here's how it went.
Windows Latest

Microsoft is killing Windows 11’s web slop, and now even the taskbar’s speed test no longer opens Bing

Windows 11's internet speed test now shows download, upload and ping inside Quick Settings, instead of opening Bing in a ...
TechLila

Windows 11 Debloat: What to Remove and How, Safely

Microsoft publishes its own list of removable Windows 11 apps. Here is what is on it, what to keep, the built-in ways to ...

10 Node.js Vulnerabilities: Are Claude Code Users Affected? Update Procedures

On October 21, 2026, Node.js released v22.23.4, v24.22.1, and v26.12.1, which fix 10 vulnerabilities. The most severe, ...
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Microsoft walks back Always On VPN fix claim for Windows 11 updates

Microsoft has reopened a Windows 11 Always On VPN bug it wrongly flagged as fixed in October updates. The workaround stays: lock profiles to IKEv2 or SSTP.