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5 built-in Windows apps I ditch on every new install (and what I replace them with)

Windows keeps introducing bloatware, and it is usually better to get rid of these apps and replace them with better alternatives.
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9 open-source apps I install on every new Windows PC

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Best Antivirus for Windows 11: Fast, Lightweight & Secure

Windows 11 users face growing cyber threats, from ransomware and phishing to occasional zero-day exploits. Choosing the right antivirus is no longer ...
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Microsoft Quietly Releases Windows 11 Installation Assistant for 25H2 Upgrades

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Installation Assistant 25H2 as Windows 11 25H2 becomes the main version for most PCs.

Microsoft quietly released a simple Windows 11 25H2 upgrade install tool0 0

Despite this, for those still on Windows 10, Microsoft does, from time to time, insist that you upgrade to 11, even if you are running an updated system under ESU, which means technically you are ...

Microsoft Updates Windows 11 ISO Tool, How To Install It Without A Microsoft Account Or Internet Connection

The top option will remove most of the security-oriented install requirements for Windows 11. Keep in mind that if you don't have 4GB of RAM, the machine will be very slow. Also, while you can install ...

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There is no shortage of Windows customization tools, but this one stands out by giving you maximum control with the right methods.
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I tried Zenclora, a super-fast Linux distro with zero bloat - and one truly special feature

Zenclora is a high-performing, beautiful OS. Based on Debian, this distro uses a tweaked GNOME DE. You can download and install Zenclora for free. Typically, when I ...