7 ways to make Windows 11 less annoyingI told you last year that Microsoft would crank up the Windows money-making machine. Here's how to turn off the ads, upsells, and cross-sells.April 30, 2024 by Ed Bott in Windows
How to change your IP address, why you'd want to - and when you shouldn'tLooking for more privacy? Or easier access to a network device? Here are the steps for every operating system, and how to avoid address conflicts.April 25, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Security
Microsoft is now showing ads in Windows 11's Start menu. Here's how to block themAppearing for all Windows users via a new update, the ads highlight recommended apps from the Microsoft Store.April 24, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11
My top 5 tools to beat distractions and get more writing done - or any work, reallyTo avoid distractions, I enlist a particular set of tools. Whatever your writing platform - Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, or iOS - help is here.April 16, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Productivity
Microsoft may try to block third-party customization apps in Windows 11 24H2So far, at least two customization apps won't install or run in the current beta for this year's major Windows 11 update.April 8, 2024 by Lance Whitney in Windows 11