If you are a Windows user, you likely know about the Task Manager, Control Panel, and Settings app, but did you realize that numerous power utilities are hidden under the hood on Windows? These lesser ...

Operating systems need at least a minimum of maintenance to run properly over the long term. While some important tools are already included from Microsoft, many professionals want or need more ...

Editor's take: The emergence of tools like Flyby11 highlights the ongoing tension between Microsoft's vision for Windows 11 and what its user base wants. As the operating system matures, it will be ...

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft is integrating System Monitor (Sysmon), a powerful security tool from its Sysinternals suite, directly into Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. This free tool detects ...

When it comes to the word “free,” the unspoken fear is that there’s always a catch. Hidden fees you didn’t expect. Extra money that’s required to unlock the real features you want or need. But ...

Personal computers used to be the domain of hobbyists, who had no problem rolling up their sleeves and diving into debuggers to figure out why something wasn't working as expected. Also: Yes, you can ...

New Windows 11 preview builds, useful tools for debloating the operating system, Xbox features for PCs, and other stories in this week's Microsoft Weekly news recap. Taras Buria Neowin @TarasBuria · ...

The February optional patch for Windows 11 brings a network speed tool to the taskbar, new camera controls in the Settings app, and a built-in Sysmon tool.