Learn how to configure Windows privacy settings to protect your personal data and online activity in just a few steps.

To prevent ads from showing up in your Windows Settings menu, open the Settings app and navigate to Privacy & Security > ...

Your Windows computer collects all kinds of data about you. Although this is intended to enhance your experience, it can also raise privacy concerns. That's why it's important to take control of your ...

Unlock Windows 11's new Start menu in 24H2/25H2. Learn how to enable the redesigned layout, features, and fixes for a smoother experience.

Windows 11 is great — it’s worth upgrading to from Windows 10. But as with every version of Windows, it’s at its best when you make some tweaks to it. Beyond making Windows 11 look like Windows 10, or ...

Microsoft’s new Windows 11 Start menu redesign brings customization, Phone Link integration, and a cleaner, more connected ...

Microsoft has been testing ways to entice users onto its baked-in apps and to sign up for a Microsoft account. Photo: Sam Rutherford / Gizmodo Microsoft is treating Windows 11 more and more like a ...

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

Getting a new Windows computer is undeniably exciting. However, before I truly dive in and start exploring, there are a few key settings I always adjust to optimize performance, enhance privacy, and ...