Don’t like the Windows 11 Start menu? Consider a Start menu alternative such as Stardock’s Start 11. You can go back to the Start menu styles of older versions of Windows.
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How to disable VBS to increase Windows 11 performance, and why you shouldn’t

Windows 11 security measures can decrease PC performance. Under certain circumstances these security protocols can be disabled to get that performance back.
How to tweak the Windows 11 Start menu

Though the Windows 11 Start menu is limited in terms of customization, you can still take certain steps to make it work the way you want.
How to create a dual-color circle in PowerPoint

To create a dual-color circle, you’ll need a few tricks up your sleeve because PowerPoint doesn’t have a semi-circle shape. Learn two ways to create semi-circles, so you can combine them.
8 Great Deals on MacBooks, Laptops, and Chromebooks

Need a new computer? Now’s the time, with these deals on our favorite portable PCs.
Short Battery Life Sinks the Otherwise Great Surface Pro 8

This 2-in-1 from Microsoft is a powerful workhorse for all your office tasks—if you sit near an outlet.
How to create a custom sort when a regular sort won’t do in Excel

Not all sorts in Excel are alphabetical. Sometimes, you need to sort by an irregular set of terms, and when that happens, you need to create a custom sort. Here’s how.
11 things to do when you get Windows 11

Windows 11 is now available as an update for users who can meet the prerequisites. To make the best of this pending transition you should have a plan of action ready to go.
Why Windows 11’s security is such a big deal

Enterprises are worried about exactly the issues that Windows 11 helps with, and the hardware specs mean future security improvements like more app containers.
Analysis: Google Workspace or Microsoft 365?

Comparing Google Workspace’s and Microsoft 365’s productivity and collaboration tools will help you decide which one is the best for you.