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I turned off Windows Fast Startup and my boot time barely changed — but 3 persistent bugs disappeared
One overlooked Windows setting was quietly breaking three separate things...
Switch to Windows 11 Pro for $10 and get serious security, speed, and focus tools
TL;DR: Until May 31, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock faster performance, stronger security, and a more modern Windows experience with a one-time payment. There’s a point where your computer stops feeling like a tool and starts feeling like something you’re constantly working around...
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Speaking to Windows users on X this week, Microsoft's Director of Design, March Rogers, said the company is working to address several UI issues across Windows 11. To that end, all settings options are being consolidated in a single location, ensuring users will no longer need to switch between the...Read Entire Article...
Windows 11 users are still fixing the Start menu with third-party tools
While Microsoft rethinks where they've failed with Windows 11, many users rely on tools like Open Shell, Start11, StartAllBack, and ExplorerPatcher to take back control of the UI. Open Shell remains a free favorite with a customizable Windows 7-style menu, while Start11 and StartAllBack offer more polished tweaks for modern systems...
The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells
Microsoft is working to make the OS “calmer” with fewer upsells and distractions Microsoft Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working
Windows & Steam Support Will Make Project Helix ‘The Most Open Xbox Ever’, Says Report
"We know it'll essentially be a gaming PC at its core" by Fraser Gilbert Thu 5th Mar 2026 With Xbox officially announcing today that its next Xbox console known as "Project Helix" will be integrating both console and PC games, there's been a lot of discussion about what kind of PC games the console will
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: StackSocial There’s something to be said for a one-time payment that actually sticks. This bundle on StackSocial pairs Microsoft Office Professional 2021 with Windows 11 Pro for just $54.97 (down from nearly $419)
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Bridgerton Star Nicola Coughlan Details Reduced Season 5 Role
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Details “Bittersweet” Step Back in Season 5 Nicola Coughlan will always feel fondly about her time among the ton. After four seasons front and center on Bridgerton , the actress and her character Penelope Featherington are taking a step back on the upcoming fifth season of the Netflix series. And she admitted
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This Is WILD: So, About That Polling Group That Had Francesca Hong Up 23 Points… Holy Cow (Thread)
In a plot twist that has many a political observer (and Twitchy editor) doing a double-take, an obscure polling operation that suddenly surfaced with eye-popping numbers showing progressive Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong dominating Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley by more than 20 points in the Democratic gubernatorial primary has now vanished just as quickly
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Samsung Wallet adds Digital Key support for Volkswagen EVs
Today Samsung has announced that Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key access for Volkswagen EVs, including the ID. Polo, ID. Cross, ID.3neo, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and ID. Buzz. This is currently rolling out in Europe for vehicles running ID. software version 6.0.1. Only vehicles produced on or after April 27, 2026 are compatible, and they