To move a WSL distro to another hard drive on Windows 11 (or 10), open Settings > Apps > Installed apps , choose the “Move” option from the Linux installation menu, and select the new drive. Alternatively, you can also open Command Prompt (admin) and run the wsl –manage DISTRO –move NEW-DRIVE command or use the export and import commands. On the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) , you cannot specify the location where you can install your Linux distributions....

On Windows 11 , you can open the Settings app in more than one way, and each method is quicker than the other, and in this guide, we’ll show you how. Windows 11 has the Settings app, which is an application that is constantly evolving that allows you to control and customize virtually everything in the operating system. You can change the look and feel of the desktop, enable and disable features, customize settings, install updates or upgrade to a new version of Windows 11, and a lot more....

On Windows 10, starting with version 2004 , Cortana becomes a regular app that is no longer attached to the operating system and updates to the Microsoft Store. The new experience brings a new chat-based interface with the ability to type or speak to the assistant. The only caveat is that once you set up the app for the first time, it’ll always start minimized in the taskbar after a reboot, even if you’re not planning to continue using the assistant....

You can create a macOS bootable USB using Windows 11 or Windows 10. TransMac lets you restore a macOS DMG file to a USB drive. Formatting the USB with a GPT partition is critical for Mac compatibility. This method works for macOS versions like Tahoe, Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, and older releases. UPDATED 12/29/2025: Whether you’re using macOS, Windows 11 (or Windows 10 ), or another operating system, your device may eventually fail to start....

On Windows 11 , you can have File Explorer restore your previous sessions, including folders and tabs, after the computer restarts, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to apply this configuration. If, after restarting your computer, you prefer the system to restore the previous File Explorer session, you can complete this configuration from the “Folder Options.” Also, starting with the March 2025 update , the option to restart File Explorer will reopen your tabs in addition to the windows....

On Windows 11 , it’s possible to extend the partition containing the operating system, apps, and files to use the remaining unallocated space on the hard drive, and in this guide, I’ll explain the proper process to complete this configuration without losing your data. A typical installation of Windows 11 has three partitions, including the EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) partition, which is a crucial component of the system’s boot process, the “C:” drive, which contains the operating system, apps, and files, and the Recover Partition, which includes the tools to troubleshoot and resolve system issues....

On Windows 10, you can install multiple Linux distributions using WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux 2). The only caveat is that the first one you install will be the default automatically, which means you cannot run your preferred distro with certain commands (such as wsl ) out-of-the-box if you installed another distro before the one you like. However, if you want to use another Linux distribution, WSL includes a command to set any distro as the new default on Windows 10 ....

Starting with version 69, Google Chrome introduces a new interface for Windows 10 , macOS, Linux, and mobile devices that features tabs with rounded corners, minimalistic elements, new colors, and a lot more. In addition, Chrome 69 also includes a redesigned “new tab” page that allows you to set a background image using Google’s images or a picture from your personal collection to make the experience a little less boring....

On Windows Server 2019, a virtual private network (VPN) is a convenient method to allow users to access resources using an encrypted connection from a remote location and through the internet. Typically, organizations use VPN to extend their private network to allow employees to work from home or another remote location to access files, apps, intranet websites, printers, and other resources through a public network as if they were directly connected into the company’s network....

Since Microsoft rolled out the latest update for its operating system, I’ve got a lot of emails from readers asking me the same question: “How can I uninstall Windows 8.1?”. This is fair but difficult question to answer, because Windows 8.1 makes Windows 8 better and it shouldn’t be a reason to uninstall. However, it’s still software and now and then errors and conflicts with other software and hardware may arise when upgrading, and uninstalling may just be the only choice....

You can upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 using Windows Update, an ISO file, Installation Assistant, or the Insider Program. If you’re on version 24H2, the update installs as a small enablement package. In contrast, Windows 10 devices must meet minimum requirements, including TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and supported processors. UPDATED 10/31/2025: Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) is available on September 30, 2025. If you plan to upgrade a device running Windows 11 24H2, 23H2, an older release, or Windows 10 , you will have to use Windows Update, the official ISO file, or Installation Assistant....

On Windows 11 , Snap assist is a feature that allows you to quickly organize your apps on the screen for a better multitasking experience. The feature has been available since Windows 7, but it’s been evolving over the years, and now, on Windows 11, it provides many more ways to snap apps on the screen. Using this feature, you can split the screen with two apps side-by-side, and you can snap three, four, and even more apps, depending on the size of the screen....

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 26120.3576 (KB5053650) to both the Dev and Beta Channels, introducing enhancements to Voice Access and addressing issues on File Explorer, Lock Screen, Recall, Printing, and the Settings app. Windows 11 build 26120.3576 (Dev and Beta) These are the changes rolling out in the latest preview of Windows 11 in the Dev and Beta Channels. Voice Access enhancements The update refines the Voice Access feature, enabling it to understand voice commands more easily without requiring a fixed syntax....

If you love Gmail you probably know some of its keyboard shortcuts, but if you think that the ones you know are not quite enough, you could try this little shortcut trick: Shift + ? And you will be surprise to know what happen next… Another over lay page in top of Gmail will appear revealing every keyboard shortcut for Gmail, pretty handy! So that is pretty much all about it, if you want you can click Close when you don’t want them anymore or click Open in a new window , this will open another tab to the Gmail help site where you can find more details about every keyboard shortcut for Gmail and if you want you can print them out....

The development for the next version of Windows is called “Hudson Valley.” Hudson Valley also unofficially refers to Windows 12, but it’s unclear if this will be the official name. Microsoft usually assigns codenames to projects before revealing the actual name. As Microsoft continues to improve and add new features to Windows 11 , the company is also already working on the next version, Windows 12, known internally as the “Hudson Valley” project....

Microsoft disables Cortana on Windows 11. This new change currently applies to builds in the Dev and Canary Channels. The decision to shut down Cortana happens as the company begins testing Windows Copilot on version 23H2. Microsoft is already taking steps to phase out Cortana for Windows 11 as the latest preview of the operating system in the Dev and Canary Channels are getting updates that remove the digital assistant....

The feature update of Windows 10 will be available in November as version 21H2. It’ll install as a cumulative update. The feature update will only bring some subtle improvements. Windows 10 21H2 (build 19044.1288) becomes the final version that Microsoft plans to roll out as the “Windows 10 November 2021 Update,” sometimes in the early days of November 2021. The update was supposed to launch alongside the release of Windows 11 in October , but the company decided to push back the feature update until November....

On Windows 10, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus now detects and flags the hosts file as a threat if it has unwanted redirects that blocks some of the company’s services, such as telemetry and updates (via BornCity ). The hosts file is a text file without extension that contains mappings for IP addresses to hosts or domain names. The file has been around for a long time, and users have been using it to create redirects and block certain online services manually....

You can now download the first “beta” version of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium. After several months of development in the “Dev” and “Canary” channels, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge is ready for download in the “Beta” channel for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and macOS. Although the releases in the beta channel offers the most stable version of Microsoft Edge, the browser is still in the preview stage, features may not work as expected, and new functionalities will only be added once they’ve been cleared the quality testing in the Canary and Developer channels....

Microsoft today is making Office 2013 Service Pack 1 available for download and the company is also delivering the first service pack for SharePoint 2013 and Exchange 2013. The new update for the popular suite brings new functionalities, security, and stability updates for all the apps. Keep in mind that the Office 2013 SP1 download is for the single license product and not for the version installed via Office 365 subscriptions....