Windows finally gets a built-in internet speed test tool – how to try it

Available to Windows Insiders, the built-in tool measures your upload and download speeds over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Don't pay for a PC optimizer – Windows has better tools built in

Spending money on PC cleanup apps? Discover how Windows' built-in tools safely automate system maintenance, clean junk, and ...

11 Windows apps I replace on every new PC (and the ones I keep)

A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should ...

Put Enterprise-Grade Tools on Your Business PC While Windows 11 Pro Is Just $9.97

Running a small business often means your PC handles several jobs, from managing documents to testing new software. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is on sale for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) through Nov. 1, ...
ZDNet

This free tool installs Windows 11 on unsupported PCs – without any bloatware

Looking to upgrade your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 before the OS loses Microsoft support in October? That’s a good idea. But what if your computer doesn’t meet ...
XDA Developers

4 free Windows tools I use to find what’s slowing down my PC

AppControl is a free third-party system monitoring tool designed to replace or supercharge the default Windows Task Manager.
PC World

Your Windows 11 PC is slower than it should be. Here’s what to check

Every operating system requires a minimum level of maintenance to ensure error-free and smooth operation. Knowing what is running on the PC or starting up automatically should be part of your regular ...
HowToGeek on MSN

Windows modding is back, and the open-source tools are better than Microsoft's own

If you want to mod Windows, open source is the best route.
PC World

Windows 11’s Snipping Tool tests instant on-screen text extraction feature

Windows 11 Insiders can soon try out the new Text Extractor option in the updated Snipping Tool's capture bar. According to yesterday’s Windows Insider blog post, Microsoft is currently testing a new ...
techtarget

Windows 11 migration tools for desktop administrators

When Microsoft released Windows 10, the vendor assured customers that it was the last release of Windows, but this only lasted until Oct. 5, 2021, when it announced Windows 11. IT administrators went ...