The first thing I do on any Windows 11 PC to boost performance is adjust the visual effects. These include features such as ...

There's nothing like a fresh Windows installation when everything works the way it's supposed to. That never lasts, though. Sometimes reinstalling Windows is the only way to fix all the nagging issues ...

Stuck in a Windows 11 boot loop? Here's how to enable Quick Machine Recovery to automatically repair startup crashes ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team. She is a co-lead of the CNET Tips and We Do the Math series, and manages the Home Tips series, testing out ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing security updates from deploying on some Windows 11 24H2 PCs. The problem only pops up on systems installed via physical media, like USB drives or CDs, ...

Microsoft confirmed Smart App Control can now be turned on or off at any time, without requiring a clean install of Windows. The toggle sits under Windows Security ...

We recently reported on a new service offered through Microsoft Stores: for $99, technicians will reinstall a clean copy of Windows on any new PC, wiping out all of the bloatware that shipped with the ...