Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

After a recent Windows update, many users reported that opening Chrome triggers the default app settings to open every time. In this post, we will discuss why opening Chrome opens default apps ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

Simple steps can make your smartphone, computer and TV work better for you. By Brian X. Chen Many default settings buried deep inside our technology make us share superfluous amounts of data with tech ...

Windows doesn’t always “just work" — but with a little touch of tinkering, you can fix most of its unfortunate choices. A modern Windows PC works without much tweaking — mostly. But some settings out ...

Here's what IT and security admins for Microsoft networks need to know about recent changes to Office and Windows. Microsoft changes default settings for a variety of reasons, but some recent key ...

PSA: Upon Windows 11's initial launch, some users complained that a default security feature significantly impacted gaming performance. If you switched it off in 2021 and forgot about it, you might ...