Some apps launch with Windows without ever appearing in Task Manager’s startup tab.

The top option will remove most of the security-oriented install requirements for Windows 11. Keep in mind that if you don't have 4GB of RAM, the machine will be very slow. Also, while you can install ...

Windows 11 might try to be help, but features like Windows Update, startup apps, apps running in the background, and visual effects can all slow down the OS.

Discover the Windows 11 Pro features every professional should enable in 2026, including BitLocker, Hyper-V, Sandbox, and ...

SSDs last a long time, but if your PC runs these background processes, you might be killing it slowly.

To remove the Recommended and All sections from the Windows 11 Start Menu, first disable Recommended items in Settings under Personalization > Start by turning off all recommendation toggles. To ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for purchase soon, hopefully by the end of February. –Paul When you buy a new PC or ...

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Flow Launcher is a Start menu replacement for your Windows PC that lets you perform various system tasks more efficiently. You can think of it as a Spotlight Search for Windows, but with improved ...

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