Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...

A little-known Windows 11 feature can alert users whenever a new program configures itself to launch at startup, helping stop slowdowns before they begin. With additional free tools, users can also ...

Windows 11 hides one setting that quietly shapes how you sound in every video call, voice note, and screen recording, yet most people never touch it. Tucked away in the system’s audio options, ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap The more and more you use your computer, the more you might notice it slowing down. As a writer, I'm constantly researching ...

With new features in the Link to Windows app, your phone becomes a remote control for your PC: locking it, sharing files, ...

To uninstall unwanted apps from Windows 11, you can use a mixture of on-board resources and free tools. We show you how.

A freshly installed system starts up quickly and responds swiftly. A few updates and new software installations later, however, Windows seems to become slower and slower. There are several ways to ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Microsoft released new updates for Windows 11 this past week under KB5072537, KB5071416 and KB5072543 for OS setup and ...

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-ups with real looking phone numbers to trick users. These fraudulent warnings are not from Microsoft and aim to gain remote access to your computer. A ...