A clean Windows install is a great way to keep your PC feeling snappy. However, every time you do this, certain critical features are reset to their Microsoft defaults—including some that could lock ...

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A freshly installed Windows 11 PC was tested against a 'dirty' older install to see who wins. The results may surprise you. Back in February earlier this year, we benchmarked Windows 11 24H2 vs 23H2 ...

Use these tips to speed up your Windows 11 PC—no matter its age or hardware—while keeping its look and full functionality intact.

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Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to boost performance. Performance gains are something likely everyone looks ...

There are several tools you can use to "debloat" Windows 11, which says a lot about how unpopular many of Microsoft's built-in extras have become, particularly Copilot and other AI-driven features.