Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

In today’s digital age, optimizing your Windows operating system for speed and privacy is essential. Many default settings can slow down your PC performance or compromise your personal information.

Although Microsoft allows Windows users to tweak all kinds of system settings, not everything can be customized. Even when playing around in the Control Panel, there are hidden features that are hard ...

Today, Microsoft announced new Windows experiences for Copilot+ PCs, including AI agents that will make changing settings on your Windows computer easier. The company says users will be able to use ...

Learn how to turn off and remove AI features in Windows 11. Disable Copilot, AI in Notepad, Edge, Explorer, Office, etc.

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

TL;DR: Windows 11 build 26200.5742 continues the gradual migration of legacy Control Panel features to the Settings app. In this preview release, Microsoft has shifted across some time and ...

The Control Panel has been part of Windows since 1985, making it nearly 40 years old—and even the 'new' Settings app was introduced in 2012 with Windows 8. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) ...