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Your PC doesn't need a restart — it needs these 3 Windows settings changed

Speed up your PC with 3 simple Windows tweaks—no restart needed.

Replace your Windows SSD the easy way, and save hours of setup time

PCWorld explains how to replace a Windows SSD efficiently by creating a system image backup before swapping drives. This ...

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.
Windows Central

The 7 apps I always install first on a Windows 11 PC — and they're all FREE

When you work for a site called Windows Central, there's a strong chance you're going to be setting up Windows from scratch a lot more often than the average person. Whether it's fighting demons on my ...
BGR

10 Common Mistakes People Make When Setting Up A New Computer

With crypto moving away from GPU (graphics processing unit) mining and AI turning to more specialized chips, GPU prices are finally on the decline, making it a great time to build your long-awaited PC ...

Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.
ZDNet

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

Microsoft just blocked a popular way to set up a local account in Windows 11 - here's what still works

Microsoft is blocking another way to choose a local account in Windows 11. You'd force a local account by disconnecting from the network. The block is currently in place in the latest Windows 11 ...