Your PC is overheating, and Windows won't tell you - here's how to check
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Six signs your Windows PC might be infected with malware
…We earn affiliate commission from any Newegg or PCCG sales. To view the list of installed apps, right-click on the Start button and open "Settings." Then, navigate to Apps > Installed Apps…
Microsoft's Copilot returns to ruin your Windows 11 experience, this time as a sidebar
…Windows 11, removing it from apps like Notepad, and allowing users to remap the Copilot key . VIEW GALLERY - 3 IMAGES According to Windows Latest, the new behavior is triggered through a dropdown…
Microsoft is improving the responsiveness of Windows 11 with WinUI 3
…It is worth noting that some optimizations will require apps to opt in, as they involve breaking changes to control styles and animation behavior. Microsoft has indicated that opt-in changes may…
Windows 11 is secretly throttling your apps - here's how to catch it
…This returns the app to Windows' default throttling behavior. There's also a Settings-based option. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find the app, open its Advanced options, and set "Background…
Microsoft reverses controversial Edge password design after backlash
…Win a Lian Li O11 Vision-M and HydroShift II OLED Curved 360TL Builders Package TweakTown News Software & Apps TL;DR: Microsoft will stop loading saved Edge passwords in plaintext memory starting…
Brightness not changing in Windows 11? Here's how to fix it
…We earn affiliate commission from any Newegg or PCCG sales. Update, Roll Back, or Reinstall Display Drivers Your display drivers directly control your screen's behavior, including brightness adjustments. If the brightness…
Windows 11 will not let you pin a folder to the taskbar, but a 30-second workaround does
…The fix is one word added to a shortcut's target Windows draws a hard line between apps and file system objects on the taskbar, and only apps are allowed. The workaround…
PS3 emulator RPCS3 sees a 7% performance uplift in one of the most SPU-intensive games
…Simulating SPU behavior on modern CPUs is complex, and communication between PPU and SPU threads has long caused performance bottlenecks. This update helps by recognizing common SPU patterns and translating them into…
Microsoft is finally fixing Windows Update, letting you skip updates during setup, extend pauses, and avoid forced restarts
TweakTown News Software & Apps TL;DR: Microsoft improves Windows 11 Updates by adding flexible pause options with a calendar system, separating restart and shutdown from update actions, and providing clearer update details…