Windows 11 comes with a set of default configurations that sometimes go unnoticed, and in this guide, I'll highlight nine of them. When you set up a new device or do a clean installation, the ...

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 ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

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 ...

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update. Last week, Microsoft released KB5074105, the latest non-security update for ...

Microsoft has quietly tightened Windows 11’s security model, and the latest change is already raising eyebrows. The Storage settings page — a core part of managing disk space, cleanup tools, and ...

If Security Center is turned off or missing, Windows cannot correctly show your protection status in the Windows Security app. This usually means the ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 27774 for Insiders in the Canary channel. One of the main updates in this build is a new method for enabling Administrator protection, which can improve ...

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first in a while that includes a ...