Microsoft confirms clean install still mandatory for a Windows 11 performance boost feature

Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to ...

Forget 'debloat apps.' Sophia Script gives you real control over Windows 11. Here's how it works.

The Sophia Script is an open-source PowerShell module designed to debloat and fine-tune Windows 11 (and Windows 10 ). It is ...

You Can Now Install—and Update—Microsoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft ...
SlashGear

Cars Have Had Power Windows For Way Longer Than You Might Think

You may not know it, but most American automobile manufacturers phased out hand-operated window cranks on new cars years ago. The last company to finally ditch them entirely was Jeep in September 2024 ...
Indiatimes

Microsoft confirms power outage at data center; says services impacted include Microsoft Store and Windows Update

Microsoft confirms a power outage at a data center broke Windows 11's Microsoft Store and Windows Updates. In a statement, Microsoft said, "A power outage at a datacenter is impacting customers’ ...
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 ...

De-Enshittify an Existing Install of Windows 11 ⭐

If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.

The rooftop solar reset: Seattle startup launches platform to streamline financing and installation

Solar power is appealing, but the economics are tricky. Enter loanTERRA, a Seattle startup offering transparent financing and ...
Appuals

Fix: The Windows Security Center Service is Turned Off

If Security Center is turned off or missing, Windows cannot correctly show your protection status in the Windows Security app. This usually means the ...
PC World

Microsoft is testing a second Windows 11 taskbar for power users

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s PowerToys team is testing a new ‘Command Palette Dock’ for Windows 11 power users seeking enhanced productivity. This customizable dock allows users to organize ...
Liliputing

Microsoft PowerToys could bring a configurable dock to Windows 11

Microsoft PowerToys is an open source suite of tools that gives Windows users more ways to interact with their computers, often by invoking keyboard shortcuts. There are tools for quickly launching ...