When I am working on my Windows PC, I need apps and tools that make my workflow easier and more efficient. I am always looking for new ways to speed up file management, settings, writing, note-taking, ...

A new command-line application, Windows Edit, is coming to Windows 11 as part of a bevy of tools aimed at developers and enthusiasts. But is a new tweak to WinGet the real star of the show? It’s hard ...

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...

Question: What are Windows PowerToys, and do I need them? Answer:Windows PowerToys have been around in various forms since the Windows 95 era. Microsoft created a set of tools that “power users” could ...

Q: What are Windows PowerToys, and do I need them? A: Windows PowerToys have been around in various forms since the Windows 95 era. Microsoft created a set of tools that “power users” could download ...

The August 2025 (KB5063878) Windows update caused an issue that prevented non-admin users from carrying out several vital operations due to misbehaving UAC prompts. Microsoft has since released its ...

Tool users rub up against a unique problem as they grow their collection of equipment. Even the largest workspace risks becoming unruly and difficult to manage if you don't have tool organization down ...

The big picture: Mark Russinovich developed Sysmon and other utilities in the Sysinternals suite to provide advanced monitoring and troubleshooting tools for system administrators. Russinovich now ...

Keeping your Windows PC running good isn’t hard if you do a little regular upkeep. Stuff can slow down or mess up over time, but Windows has some built-in tools to help fix things. You can run ...

This latest PowerToy is designed for Windows developers and power users. This latest PowerToy is designed for Windows developers and power users. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...