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14 frustrating Windows 11 defaults that hurt performance and privacy
Windows 11 Windows 11 isn't perfect out of the box. These 14 default settings can slow your computer, reduce privacy, and add clutter. Here's how to fix them.
Reddit users recommend 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11
Windows 11 Reddit users consistently recommend a core group of open-source apps, and they also work on Windows 11. Check them out.
Join us for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast today at 2PM ET!
LIVE Daniel and Zac will be LIVE at 2PM ET on April 17 for the latest episode of the Windows Central Podcast, which will be all about what's next for Surface!
Is Microsoft's Security Response Center broken in light of BlueHammer?
Windows A zero-day BlueHammer exploit was recently published on GitHub in response to alleged MSRC failures, and although Microsoft has released a patch, it was live for two weeks.
Windows 11's customization scene is thriving — here’s why
Windows 11 Windows 11 users are turning to third-party tools as Microsoft resists giving them more customization options.
7 major Windows 11 Insider changes in April, shaping what’s coming later in 2026
Windows 11 Windows 11 Insider builds add haptic feedback, Xbox mode, Secure Boot alerts, and touchpad tweaks in April 2026 updates.
Fixing Windows 11 is futile. Just do Windows 12 already.
Windows 11 Is Microsoft wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11? Maybe it's time for Windows 12.
Windows Wrap: Reviewers choose to be ignorant about Snapdragon X PCs
Windows Windows 11 on Arm has come a long way, but many reviewers and commenters fall back on horror stories of incompatibility that haven't been true for years.
