Utility apps from your laptop's manufacturer offer several additional productivity options that go beyond what the Windows ...

Microsoft had seemingly intentionally crippled the performance of certain aspects of the Windows Control Panel in the past for some reason. Back in August this year, Microsoft suggested that it was ...

Rumors of the death of the Control Panel have been greatly exaggerated. Rumors of the death of the Control Panel have been greatly exaggerated. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has ...

Last week, Microsoft mentioned in a support document that it was formally deprecating Windows’ 39-year-old Control Panel applets. But following widespread reporting of the change, Microsoft has either ...

Tech experts are highlighting essential GPU settings changes that new PC owners should make to maximize performance in 2026. Recommendations range from undervolting for cooler, quieter operation to ...

The big picture: A senior Microsoft engineer has confirmed that the company plans to phase out the Windows Control Panel in favor of the more modern Settings app in the near future. He added that File ...