Struggling with sluggish startups and leftover app trash? This lineup of optimizers, uninstallers, and tweaks frees up your ...

There's a pervasive lie in the tech world that "newer is better." We are conditioned to believe that if an app hasn't been updated in the last six months, it's dead, dangerous, or obsolete. But there ...

If your computer is getting long-in-the-tooth but you can't make room for upgrades in your budget, these easy-to-use tools ...

In news I’m fairly certain no one saw coming, Windows 7 is making a comeback - at least in terms of market share. Yes, it was once again bad news for Microsoft’s current OS. Its share fell for the ...

Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...

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Learn how to best employ this Windows feature to lock down desktops. The AppLocker feature in Microsoft Windows 7 Professional lets administrators control which applications and scripts users can ...

Computers are a significant investment, especially for those on fixed incomes. Fortunately, with proper care and maintenance, older computers can remain secure and functional for years. Let's address ...

The demise of Windows 7 was supposed to lift PC sales in 2020 Image used with permission by copyright holder While some people feel that Windows 10 and 11 have an appealing look, others appreciate the ...

Last week, we learned that Microsoft was no longer letting users activate Windows 11 using a Windows 7 or 8.1 retail product key. But what about Windows 10? It’s a fair question: After all, Microsoft ...