4 useful PowerToys features that belong in Windows 11 out of the box
…All of a sudden, you're alt-tabbing back and forth just to keep one small window visible, almost making you wonder why Windows 11 still doesn't have a solution for…
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I replaced Copilot with PowerToys as my Windows 11 command center, and the difference is night and day
…having it built directly into Windows 11 seemed like the right move at first. In fact, in its early implementations, I could use Copilot to change some basic settings, open apps, and…
Microsoft desperately needs to steal this one Linux feature to fix Windows 11, and it's not the package manager
…Related 7 steps to debloat Windows 11 for handheld gaming Tips on how to gain better gaming performance on Windows-powered handhelds by debloating Windows 11. Linux solved this problem first, and…
I stopped using cleanup apps after discovering this built-in Windows 11 tool
…The funny thing is, I eventually realized these cleanup apps weren't really changing how my PC felt to use. Sure, they do help free up storage space, but Windows 11 can…
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Simon Batt Apr 24, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After…