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Are you tired of the Windows 11 UI? Are you jealous of your friends' Linux desktops? If so, you might want to give one of these alternative shells a try.

I used Windows Task Manager for years without questioning it. It worked, mostly. But once I started caring about why my PC slowed down and which process was actually responsible, surface-level stats ...

Microsoft PC Manager replaces multiple Windows tools with one free, official console. It boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, handles security, and offers handy utilities, all without ...

In context: Despite being released many moons ago, Windows 7 continues to be remembered fondly by millions of users. In fact, some people are still using the old operating system for gaming tasks. Now ...

In context: Mounting controversies have not deterred Microsoft from adding unpopular AI features to Windows 11, which is struggling to gain users despite the end of official Windows 10 support. A ...

Addressing one of the most persistent complaints since the operating system’s launch, Microsoft confirmed at Ignite 2025 that Windows 11 will finally regain a functional taskbar calendar. Set for a ...

Dave Plummer was once a programmer for Microsoft, where he played a key role in the development of the Windows Task Manager as well as the ZIP archive import for the operating system. The man has ...

Task Manager is one of the essential tools of Windows, an easy, always-available look at what software is running (or not). But most users don’t have it open constantly and even those who do probably ...

Microsoft has released its November 2025 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5068861. After installing this update, you’ll be on Build 26200.7171 (for version 25H2) and Build ...