A new GNOME extension called Simple-taskbar does a pretty good job of giving GNOME 50 a taskbar and start menu very much like ...

Q. Your April article (“Optimize Windows 11 With These 8 Settings Tweaks“) had good tips for adjusting the Start menu and taskbar, but I’d like to do more. How can I go deeper into customization? A.

Microsoft is refining the Start menu in Windows 11, but you can get faster search, deeper customization, and better workflows from these alternatives.

Windows 11 July 2026 Patch Tuesday Security update (KB5101650) adds Point-in-time Restore, Bluetooth fixes, File Explorer ...

Windows 11's July update adds Point-in-time Restore, calendar update pause, quieter Widgets, Screen Tint, and Bluetooth fixes ...

Check out what's included in the new builds 26100.8942 and 26200.8942 for the Release Preview channel of the Windows 11 ...

Microsoft is finally ready to begin shipping its new Start menu for Windows 11 that was first announced earlier this year. As of this week, Microsoft is now testing the next major feature drop for ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

Windows 11 Insider Release Preview Build 26100.8942/26200.8942 improves Windows Hello, power settings, accessibility, updates ...

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Your Steam Machine will only access your Steam library out of the box, but it's actually very easy to add libraries from Epic and GOG to your device.

Windows 11 is packed with powerful features and hidden settings that many users overlook. Discover these lesser-known tools and tweaks to customize your experience, boost performance, and strengthen ...