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Emergency restart is a hidden Windows 11 feature that could save you in a pinch

You probably know several ways to shut down your PC in an emergency, but if all else fails, try this secret technique.

Windows 11's November Patch Tuesday update brings new Start, battery icon improvements, and important Task Manager fix — download now

November's Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 is out with lots of new features and fixes. Download KB5068861 now.

I upgraded my PC's battery life for free using this hidden Windows 11 setting

To swap between preconfigured Power Mode profiles on your Windows 11 laptop or tablet PC, follow these steps: Launch the ...

Secret Windows 11 trick rescues you from frozen screen nightmares

Stuck in a digital jam? Windows 11's 'Emergency Restart' is your escape route. Just hit Ctrl+Alt+Del, hold Ctrl, and click ...
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How to Use the New Windows 11 Start Menu

Overview Microsoft’s November 2025 update brings a major revamp to the Windows 11 Start Menu.The new Start experience offers ...
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Windows 11 KB5067036 issue, Task Manager won’t close and duplicates, may hurt performance

Windows 11 KB5067036 has a strange bug that causes the Task Manager instance to duplicate every time it is closed.
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An emoji button may be coming to the Taskbar on Windows 11

A hidden option in the latest Windows 11 preview build suggests an emoji button will be landing on your Taskbar soon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.