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I edited the Windows Registry without fear using this safer editor

That anxiety evaporated when I discovered RegCool, a free alternative registry editor that transforms the high-stakes game of registry modification into something far more manageable. If you've ever ...
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How I Make My Windows Desktop Experience Better With These Registry Hacks

Real desktop optimization happens below the surface. These Registry hacks remove the small annoyances that negatively impact your workflow.

Windows Insider Preview polishes the look

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Insider Preview. It visually modernizes some dialogs, among other things.
CNET

Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here's How to Do It

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

Top 10 PowerShell Commands to Use in 2026

Here are 10 PowerShell commands to use in 2026. The Get-Help cmdlet displays information about PowerShell concepts and ...
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How to Use Windows 11 Reliability Monitor Tool

Discover how to use the Windows 11 Reliability Monitor Tool to diagnose system crashes, errors, and stability issues. Step-by ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 File Explorer Will Finally Use Less RAM

Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 File Explorer that reduces RAM usage during file searches. The company announced improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, which is ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

Microsoft is working on some low-profile but important tweaks to the Windows 11 File Explorer that could finally curb its hunger for system memory. Currently being tested in the latest Windows Insider ...
The Guardian

Some Epstein file redactions are being undone with hacks

Un-redacted text from released documents began circulating on social media on Monday evening People examining documents released by the Department of Justice in the Jeffrey Epstein case discovered ...
PC Gamer

Windows 11's latest update includes a free File Explorer flashbang bug for dark mode users wanting to relive their early Counter-Strike days

Just remember, we're all Microsoft's QA testers now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on Google In a ...
TechSpot

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...
The Verge

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...