If you're ready to replace your old computer and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Here's how to do it properly.

I nuked Explorer and gained speed, silence, and a few new problems.

Uncover the secret to a faster, cleaner Windows 11 experience with this powerful PowerShell script.

Windows never stores plaintext passwords in public-facing directories. Every recovery method discussed here requires direct access to the PC where the password was ...

The Windows 11 Media Creation Tool has stopped working on Windows 10 22H2 devices. If you try to launch the tool, it will simply close after showing the Windows logo ...

You can uninstall apps on Windows 10 in fairly straightforward manners including from the Start menu, Windows Settings, and Control Panel. However, to remove system ...

For a detailed guide on activating the hidden admin profile, see this tutorial on enabling the hidden Administrator account in Windows 11. 2. Set a Password for the Administrator Account (Optional but ...

Windows Defender (now Microsoft Defender Antivirus) automatically quarantines suspicious files on Windows 11. This isolation prevents potential harm, but sometimes important files or trusted programs ...

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