These Windows maintenance tools come with a clear purpose: zero bloat and fixing problems that Windows handles poorly. These ...

If you thought PowerToys was a mysterious suite of high-powered tools for enthusiast tinkerers only, well, think again.

One of the great strengths of Windows is that users can install literally millions of programs and achieve a staggering amount of tasks. But as Microsoft has refined and expanded the platform, the ...

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

I recently borrowed a Windows laptop from a friend. When I booted up the system, there was a system update. That’s fine because it’s Windows; the update took two hours and 45 minutes to complete. Once ...

Migration is not just about copying personal files into a new OS. It is also about moving apps and settings. While you can always install a new OS and then restore all your data from backup, it works ...

Many users are voicing concerns about the missing Windows Snipping tool used to record and take screenshots of the screens. The tool may have either been uninstalled or restricted by the admin. This ...

Windows wants you back, diehard desktop users. Windows 8 may have left a nasty taste in the mouth of PC enthusiasts, and Microsoft’s aggressive upgrade tactics aren’t helping its cause, but make no ...

It should be clear at this point that Microsoft really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10. While many users might still be scrambling for ways to preserve their install of Windows 7 or Windows ...

These seven handy tools help you diagnose and cure a wide range of Windows ills, and they're all free for the downloading. No computer runs perfectly forever. Somewhere along the line, something will ...

That "other" cloud company is a popular option due to the breadth of tools and capabilities. So, it only makes sense that there are a number of Windows developer tools available for those who want to ...