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You don't know Windows 11 as well as you think you do. I reveal all the strange, brilliant, and downright surprising features you've probably missed in the Settings app. Chris Hoffman is the author of ...

Maintenance In this guide, I'll show you the best tips you can use to free up space for more important files and improve performance on Windows 11. Windows 11 On Windows 11, you can generate and read ...

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Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious two-year roadmap to transform Windows 11 into a high-performance gaming platform that rivals the seamless experience of dedicated consoles. The tech giant aims to ...