Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

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 ...

Windows 11 looks sleek and fresh, but out of the box, it shares more about you than you might like. Microsoft uses this data to improve its services and show you personalized content. That’s fine for ...

Dark patterns in Windows 11 quietly push ads, data tracking, and Microsoft services. In 2026, users should disable notification tips, ad IDs, diagnostic data, personalized search, Start menu and lock ...

Windows 11 privacy is scattered everywhere — and many of you agree it needs a master switch.

You can easily uninstall bloatware with Winhance. Winhance is an open-source app available free of charge on websites like Git Hub that makes debloating and configuring Windows almost as easy as Linux ...

It’s tempting to jump straight into personalizing a new Windows 11 PC — apps, wallpaper, the works. I’ve been there. There’s just something about tweaking a new machine that makes it feel like yours.

If your PC has a GPS chip, its location can be accurately pinpointed. In the rare case your PC has a SIM card, Windows can triangulate its location using the signal strengths of surrounding phone ...

When you first set up a new Windows 11 PC, you may notice that it comes pre-installed with a variety of apps and programs, many of which you may never even use. These unwanted apps — commonly referred ...