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Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026
These Windows 11 Pro tips help secure your PC, test software safely, and access your work computer remotely using built-in tools.
Windows 11 advanced features
Windows 11 advanced features
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Someone rebuilt Task Scheduler for Windows 11 and it goes way harder than it has any right to
FluentTaskScheduler is a free, open-source wrapper that brings a modern interface for the built-in Task Scheduler on Windows 11. It's not perfect, but it's promising.
Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11
Mockup of FluentTaskScheduler app for Windows 11
Windows 11 users are calling out Microsoft for missing features the OS should have had years ago, and the community is not being subtle about it
The Windows community demands a leaner operating system, an AI master switch, faster search, and full control. The real Windows 11 debate isn't new features.
AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
AI-Generated image of a Microsoft Surface laptop on a desk visualized.
We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle
Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.
Collage and mockup showing Windows 11 settings releated to privacy and security
The settings for privacy in Windows 11 are scattered all over the place and can be difficult to find.
14 simple Windows 11 tweaks that instantly boost your privacy
On Windows 11, you can use these 14 privacy tweaks to take control of your device by disabling telemetry, Copilot, Recall, OneDrive, Edge tracking, and cloud sync.
Collage image of privacy and security settings for Windows 11
Windows 11 shares more data than you realize — here are 14 fixes from our in-house Windows expert.
Some users report Windows 11’s February update, KB5077181, is failing to install and causing a range of system issues
Windows 11 update KB5077181 fails with error 0x800F0991, 0x800F0922, and more, while some users report Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and graphics issues.
Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay
Screenshot of Windows 11 settings with a skull and crossbones overlay
5 amazing open-source apps that everyone should use on Windows 11 — but not the ones you might be thinking of
Discover five lesser-known open-source apps that significantly improve the clipboard, files, apps, sharing, and media playback on Windows 11.
Three amazing open source apps for Windows 11.
Open-source apps can make Windows 11 significantly more enjoyable to use, and they're totally free.
Windows 11 is finally killing off legacy printer drivers in 2026 — and it’s going to shake up a lot of older hardware
Microsoft is finally discontinuing legacy V3 and V4 printer driver support, starting with the non-security update KB5074105 released in January, changes that will roll out broadly in February 2026. This change could affect some printers from working correctly.
A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop
A Lenovo laptop running Windows 11 showing Printer settings with a bunch of old, dusty printers behind the laptop
Windows 11 now locks Storage settings behind admin rights — and it’s going to confuse a lot of people
Accessing the Storage settings on Windows 11 now triggers a UAC prompt, giving admins an extra layer of security over system files and device security.
Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update
Screenshots of Windows 11 Storage settings post February 2026 update
Windows 11 beats Linux for most people — here are 4 reasons why, whether fans like it or not
Windows 11 offers better app compatibility, hardware support, gaming, and less friction than Linux for most desktop users. Here's why it still wins.
Windows 11 desktop with Linux background
Windows 11 desktop with Linux background
Microsoft just turned Copilot into a cross‑device reminder machine — and your phone is now part of the workflow
Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.
Mockups showing Microsoft Copilot's new Reminders features syncing to an Android smartphone
Mockups showing Microsoft Copilot's new Reminders features syncing to an Android smartphone
User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust
Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.
Windows 11 Ask Copilot
8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes
Windows 11's February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, Smart App Control changes, and performance improvements. Here's all you need to know.
Windows 11 Resume feature
Windows 11 running slow? These 3 easy steps declutter it in minutes
Remove bloatware and speed up Windows 11 with three simple methods using setup, Group Policy, or FlyOOBE for a cleaner, faster computer experience.
Windows 11 with declutter desktop
I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.
After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.
Windows 11 and Linux
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more, and here's all you need to know.
Screenshots of the latest Windows 11 Insider builds for December 2025.
RAM is getting too expensive to waste memory in Windows 11 — optimize your PC with my tips and keep it running smoothly
On Windows 11, you can reduce RAM usage by limiting startup apps, background services, browser load, and system overhead, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Windows 11 PC with low memory usage
Windows 11 lets you shrink taskbar icons for a cleaner, more compact look — here’s how to enable smaller icons easily
On Windows 11, you can make the app icons small in the Taskbar right from the Settings app, and in this guide, I'll show you the easy steps to complete this configuration.
IMages showing off smaller icons for Windows 11 for a how-to article.
My top 17 Windows 11 features introduced in 2025 — personal picks from cleaner UI experiences to major PC gaming upgrades
As 2025 comes to an end, explore the top Windows 11 features released in 2025, including Start menu changes, Quick Machine Recovery, Xbox FSE, Battery Percentage in Taskbar, Administrator Protection, widgets, and more.
Windows 11 features for 2025
Windows 11's November Insider update brings new features and reveals a new version
Microsoft introduces agentic AI features, visual changes for Widgets and the Lock Screen, and improvements to Quick Machine Recovery and Smart App Control, and reveals version 26H1.
Windows 11 first features for November 2025
