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I created a custom Windows 11 install that's faster than Microsoft's version

I rebuilt Windows 11 with speed in mind and it shows.

Microsoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders

Microsoft recently announced a new Canary build within the Windows Insider Program. While not particularly groundbreaking in ...

14 Windows 11 defaults that quietly run in the background that you should fix right now

Out of the box, Windows 11 prioritizes services and automation, but not every default setting works in your favor.
ZDNet

I found a 'DISM' command that reclaims Windows 11 system storage - but you'll have to use it wisely

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PC World

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

PCWorld identifies common causes of slow Windows 11 performance, including unnecessary startup programs, fragmented drives, temporary files, and bloatware consuming system resources. Key optimization ...
Lifehacker

Microsoft Will Soon Let You Use Any Windows 11 PC Like an Xbox

"Xbox mode" (formerly Xbox Full Screen Experience) is here to replace your console. Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team ...
Wired

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 Windows has been with us for more than 40 years at this point. Over ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD script execution. As Microsoft explained today, IT administrators can now ...
TechRepublic

7 AI Features in Windows 11 You Should Start Using in 2026

7 AI Features in Windows 11 You Should Start Using in 2026 Your email has been sent Most of us use our PCs the same way we always have: click, type, drag, repeat. But Windows 11 has quietly been ...
Thurrott

De-Enshittify Windows 11: Start Fresh with a New Install of Windows 11 ⭐

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 ...
TechRepublic

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should) Your email has been sent Windows 11 is hiding its best features in plain sight. While Microsoft markets ...
Windows Central

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

Microsoft has announced the Store CLI, a command-line interface for managing and installing Windows apps from the Microsoft Store. It's similar to WinGet, except the Store CLI only works for apps that ...