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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

Windows 11’s new PowerToys app is giving me Asteroids flashbacks from the ’80s

Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows adds CursorWrap, a cursor-warping plugin that will be instantly familiar to anyone who grew ...
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Microsoft Says This Free App Speeds Up Your PC With One Click. Does It Work?

You can spend money on third-party PC optimization tools to improve performance, but Microsoft PC Manager claims to deliver ...
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3 open-source tools I use to take back control of Windows 11

Windows 11 doesn’t have to feel bloated or locked down. A handful of open-source tools can help you take back control.

30 years ago, my PC terrorized me with a pre-installed game about a Yeti

When I was 6 years old, I’d boot up the house computer and play the pre-installed games on Windows 96. There was Billiards, which I played constantly despite never knowing the rules of the game.
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You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...