Windows 11 Articles
How to Use and Customize Widgets in Windows 11
By using the dedicated Widgets board
How to Manage User Account Settings in Windows 11
Make your UX just the way you want it
How to Remove Start Menu Recommendations in Windows 11
One of its most controversial features
How to Change Your Keyboard Layout in Windows 11
We'll show you 4 different ways
Knowing how to switch keyboard layouts is essential if your computer has multiple keyboards or you type in several languages. You might also need to change your keyboard’s layout if […]
How to Turn On Screen Savers in Windows 11
For visual flair or just a pang of nostalgia
With CRT monitors being phased out, there’s no need for screen savers anymore. But if you still want an animation to play in Windows 11 when your computer is idle, […]
Is 8GB RAM Good Enough for a Windows PC?
We put your fears to rest
More RAM is better, but how much is enough for your Windows computer, and how much would be a waste? RAM is expensive, and maybe spending money on other specs […]
How to Enable and Use System Restore in Windows 11
A good way to avoid bugs
System Restore creates restore points for your Windows software. If you’ve made changes to your Windows 11 PC that you regret but don’t know how to change, Microsoft’s System Restore […]
How to Stop Windows Update Notifications
But it will still update in the background
Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 on every Windows 10 user. The persistent notifications to upgrade to Windows 11 are distracting and annoying—especially if you don’t want Windows 11 yet. We’ll […]
How to Find Your Computer’s Uptime in Windows 11
Plus we tell you if it affects performance
Your computer’s uptime describes the CPU’s operating duration since the last reboot. That is, how long your PC has been running since it was powered on. You might need to […]
Windows Shutting Down Automatically? 15 Ways to Fix
Try these before taking it to the repair shop
Does your Windows PC shut down or restart without warning? There are several potential causes behind that. For example, it could be a software/hardware conflict, overheating, or hard drive error. […]
What Is Windows Credential Manager?
We show you its benefits as well as disadvantages
These days just about every part of our digital lives involves some form of credentials for authentication. It’s enough to make it virtually impossible to manage them yourself. While third-party […]
Windows White Screen of Death: What It Is and How to Fix
We show you 8 methods to resurrect it
The White Screen of Death (WSOD) is a white screen that appears when something is wrong with your Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system. Unlike the Blue Screen […]
How to Find Your Bitlocker Recovery Key in Windows
We'll show you where to look
Windows might request a BitLocker recovery key if it detects unauthorized access or attacks on your PC’s operating system drive. Entering an incorrect PIN too often or changing your BIOS […]
How to Create a Local Account on Windows 11
We'll show you 6 different ways
Windows 11 users can add multiple accounts to their PC through an official Microsoft online account or by creating local offline accounts. But what are local accounts in Windows? And […]
What Is the “Killer Network Service” in Windows (And Is It Safe)?
We explain why you may want to keep it
With a name like Killer Network Service, Intel’s network management process does not inspire confidence. Is the service even worth running, or should you kill the killer? Terminating background processes […]
Microsoft “Find My Device”: How to Find a Lost Windows Device
Plus how to brick it remotely
The Find My Device feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 tracks your device’s location, helping you recover your device when you’ve accidentally lost it or had it stolen. When […]
How to Fix “Dump File Creation Failed” Error in Windows
Don't get down in the dumps about it
Whenever Windows crashes, it “dumps” all log data into an appropriately named dump file. But what are you supposed to do when even the dump file creation fails? Let’s find […]
What to Do if “Automatic Repair Couldn’t Repair Your PC” in Windows
We show you the best ways to fix it
Automatic Repair is supposed to fix Windows startup issues without any user input. In practice, however, it usually throws an “Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC” error message. So let’s […]
How to Reinstall Microsoft Store in Windows
Plus what to do immediately after
Keeping the Microsoft Store in top shape on your PC is crucial if you rely on it a lot to download apps, games, and movies. If the program malfunctions, removing […]
10 Ways to Fix Windows Update Failed Error Code 0x80070003
Takes a bit of work but worth it
Windows Update Error Code 0x80070003 prevents you from downloading and installing the latest updates. The cause of the issue isn’t always clear, especially if you just get this cryptic code. […]