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These 4 open-source apps fixed Windows' biggest problems

Early Windows had big gaps. These four open-source apps stepped in and solved problems Microsoft left unsolved.
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I use these open-source tools to patch the parts of Windows that still annoy me

Windows is incomplete without these open-source tools.

Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.

Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Fixes File Explorer’s Annoying ‘White Flash’

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.

Microsoft still working to fix Windows Explorer white flashes

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems.