If you have ever had issues with your Windows PC, from random slowdowns to app crashes and the dreaded BSOD, you would have, at some point, looked through the Event Viewer. The built-in utility keeps ...

In Windows 11 23H2 and beyond, Microsoft is deprecating Windows 10-style troubleshooters in favor of a new architecture. But never fear: assisted troubleshooting is alive and well. Released in late ...

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PowerToys Run and its successor, Command Palette, changed the way I use my PC. Friendship ended with the Start menu, and File Explorer is now open less frequently because finding the file or app I ...

Q: I tried using your MSConfig diagnostic tip from last week to speed up my computer and now nothing works. What do I do now? A: It appears many readers that were eager to make their computers run ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

PowerToys is a free and open-source app that lets you customize the behavior of your Windows PC. While it packs dozens of tools and utilities, you can use these if you’re just getting started: ...

What is the FixWin Windows Repair Tool? FixWin is the best free Windows Repair Tool that lets you fix Windows problems, issues, and annoyances with a click. It has been updated to version 11 and is ...