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My Windows desktop used to be boring until I found these 7 tools

Windows 11 PCs doesn't give you a lot of customizations, but these apps change the game and let you make your PC truly your ...

Microsoft tests a better image format for Windows 11 backgrounds

Microsoft is also thought to be testing video backgrounds, but that's still missing from the latest preview build.
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Modern Windows Apps Are Too Heavy: 10 Lightweight Alternatives I Use Instead

The new crop of default Windows apps is too resource-hungry and inefficient — ditch them for these lightweight alternatives ...

I transformed my Windows 11 start menu into an Android app drawer - here's how

Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...
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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 ...

I tried this free Microsoft cleanup tool to see if it'd speed up my Windows PC - here's the result

To grab PC Manager, head to its dedicated product page or go directly to its Microsoft Store page. After installation, open the program. If you wish, you can set it to start up automatically each time ...