Windows should come with these troubleshooting tools by default.

One of the first steps after setting up a PC and optimizing the BIOS/UEFI is installing all the programs you need. This can include the browser, Steam, MSI Afterburner, VLC, and PowerToys, among ...

Windows 11 24H2 offers a clean start, but must-have PC software fills gaps that native tools leave behind. From telemetry blockers to GPU diagnostics and file search utilities, the right programs ...

No matter how much experience you have with Microsoft’s Windows, it can still be improved by turning to software and tools that can make the operating system that much better. Take Windows 11, for ...

Microsoft PC Manager is a free Windows utility that combines existing system‑maintenance tools into a simplified dashboard.

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: enabling biometric login through Windows Hello, verifying encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, and setting up ...

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 ...

If you've been using a personal computer for long enough, you've probably made a habit of interchangeably referring to the applications on your hard drive as programs or software. Both terms have been ...