On Windows 11, you can use the built-in backup feature , or third-party solutions like Macrium Reflect to create a full backup of your laptop or desktop computer. A full backup creates a copy of the entire computer, including the primary as well as secondary drives to an external source storage, which you can then use to restore a device in case of critical problems, malware, hardware failure, or after upgrading the primary storage....

AMD confirms that Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) series processors have performance issues on Windows 11. This problem also affects Ryzen 7000 series (Zen 4) processors. You can fix this issue by updating the system to the latest version of version 23H2. It’s also possible to upgrade early to version 24H2 to apply the fixes. If you have a computer with an AMD Ryzen 9000 or 7000 series processor, you can improve the gaming performance by more than 10 percent by simply updating the system to the latest system update on Windows 11 23H2 or upgrading to version 24H2 ....

To restore the original Windows 11 Start menu, open Command Prompt (admin), navigate to the ViveTool folder, and run the vivetool /disable /id:47205210 command. On Windows 11 , you restore the previous version of the Start menu, and in this guide, I’ll show you the steps to complete this configuration. Microsoft has officially rolled out the new Start menu design for Windows 11 with the release of the November 2025 Security Update ....

The MediaCreationTool.bat allows you to easily bypass the TPM, Secure Boot, CPU, and other requirements to upgrade or clean install Windows 11 on an unsupported computer. The tool has been available for a while as an alternative to the official Media Creation Tool to download the ISO file from the Microsoft servers for virtually any version of Windows 10 and Windows 11 . However, it has been updated to include a script that applies specific Registry changes that allows you to run the official Windows 11 ISO or Media Creation Tool to proceed with the installation process skipping all the requirements checks....

On Windows 10, Windows Update provides the mechanism to download and install patches to fix bugs, vulnerabilities, or improve the overall experience. Microsoft also uses this mechanism to update many of its products (for example Office), and upgrade system to the latest version of the operating system. Although for the most part, you don’t need to adjust the settings since updates happen automatically, sometimes to get the most out of Windows Update, you want to make sure that you have the correct settings configured....

Domain Name System (DNS) is a resolver service that can translate familiar domain names (Google.com) into IP addresses (172.217.6.238) that aren’t easy to remember. Typically, you do not have to worry about this because your Internet Service Provider (ISP) automatically provides these settings. However, there are many other DNS resolvers on the internet that are faster, more reliable, and more secure, including Cloudflare , Google , and Cisco . Although setting up DNS resolvers on your computer or router is straightforward, after changing the settings, there is no obvious way to test whether the network traffic is passing through the servers you configured....

To change the GPU while correctly installing the graphics drivers on Windows 11, you must download and extract the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) tool, boot your computer into Safe Mode, and run the DDU tool to remove the graphics card drivers completely. Once you complete these steps, you can proceed to open the computer and replace the graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel. The last step is to install the GPU drivers from Windows Update or using the manufacturer download....

On Windows 10, you can use many tools and services to backup your data off your computer, but if you’re a content creator or you have important data that you want to protect long-term, then you should consider using Azure backup services. Azure is a paid cloud service from Microsoft, and among a slew of services aimed for organizations, it also offers backup and restore services that anyone can use to reliably protect data offsite whether you’re using Windows Server or Windows 10 ....

On Windows 11 , when you add an email account to Outlook or another email client or sign in to an app, the system saves the account and password to make it easier to access your emails, calendars, contacts, and apps. However, even if you remove the account from the application, Windows 11 will keep the credentials stored in the system. If you no longer need a specific account, you can remove it through the Settings app....

On Windows 11 , the system receives a unique advertising identification number that allows advertising companies to track your activities to show you personalized ads when using certain apps. This guide will teach you the steps to disable advertising tracking on Windows 11 apps. Disable advertising tracking on Windows 11 To disable advertising tracking on Windows 11, use these steps: Open Settings on Windows 11. Click on Privacy & security ....

To enable God Mode on Windows 11, 10, and older versions, right-click the desktop, select New , and choose the Folder option, and use the “GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}” name. On Windows 11 , 10, and even older versions, you can still enable “God Mode” to quickly access the system configuration settings, and in this guide, I’ll show you how. What’s “God Mode” on Windows? It’s a hidden feature you can activate by creating a folder with a specific name that provides a centralized location that conveniently aggregates a vast array of settings in one place, available inside the Control Panel....

Microsoft is building a new web browser currently known as Spartan and it will ship with Windows 10. According to sources, Spartan will include two versions of Microsoft’s Trident rendering engine, one that handles modern websites and an older version to offer backward-compatibility for older web pages. Although, the latest version of Windows 10 Technical Preview does not include a beta version of the new lightweight web browser, it appears that the updated browser comes with the new version of the Microsoft’s Trident rendering engine called “Edge 12”....

To enable “Nearby Sharing” on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Nearby Sharing and select “Everyone nearby” to enable Nearby sharing. Alternatively, open Action Center (Windows key + A) and click the “Nearby Sharing” button. On Windows 11 , you can enable “Nearby Sharing” in multiple ways, and in this guide, you will learn how. Nearby Sharing is a new feature to share any type of files and web links wirelessly to other devices in the network using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity....

On Windows 11 , you can now enable an early preview of the new dialog to change the installation product key on build 25281 or higher releases available in the Dev Channel . Microsoft hasn’t officially announced the change, but @PhantomOcean3 on Twitter has stopped the new design, which shows a modern style that matches the rest of the Settings app language, including support for the light and dark color modes, rounded corners, and semi-transparent material for the header....

Microsoft is adding more dark mode support to File Explorer elements like Folder Options and the Run command. You can enable these improvements manually using the ViveTool command vivetool /enable /id:58383338,59270880,59203365,48433719 in Command Prompt (admin). The new dark mode support is currently only available in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. On Windows 11 , the dark mode experience remains incomplete, but Microsoft is now working on adding more dark mode across the remaining surfaces, starting with those unfinished areas in File Explorer and legacy dialogs, such as the Run command....

On Windows 10, Microsoft introduces a long list of feature, including tablet mode, which is part of the continuum experience. Tablet mode lets Windows move seamlessly from a traditional windowed environment to a full screen environment to make easier to navigate Windows 10 using touch. In other words, when using the tablet mode the desktop fades away and everything goes into full screen, apps will launch and stay completely expanded, you’ll see a new Start menu that covers the entire screen much like the Start screen in Windows 8....

To ungroup apps and show labels in the Taskbar for Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors and choose the “Never” option in the “Combine Taskbar buttons and hide labels” setting. You can also change the label and grouping setting for the Taskbar in a multi-monitor setup. On Windows 11 , you can enable an option to show labels and ungroup apps in the Taskbar, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this configuration....

We already talked about how to view system information in different ways , now we’re going to go through how to find, understand, and export that System Information. System Information can provide rich data that can help to make sense about all the components (hardware and software) in your system. You can do a search for specific information, view information from other system in the network, save information, and you can even view a list of changes in your Windows system....

If you’re using Windows 10 version 2004 , 1909, or 1903, it’s possible that you may run into printing problems. According to the Microsoft support website , when you use a USB printer, and shut down the computer and disconnect or turn off the printer, the next time you start the device, the USB printer port will disappear from the list of ports. As a result, Windows 10 won’t be able to complete the task and you won’t be able to print....

Method 1: To quickly close a not-responding app on Windows 10, use the “Alt + F4” keyboard shortcut. Method 2: Open the “Processes” tab in Task Manager, select the app or process, and click “End task.” Method 3: Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features , open the app’s “Advanced options,” and terminate the app. Method 4: On Command Prompt (admin), run the “taskkill /im AppName /t /f” command....