Everyone likes to feel that they are in control of their computer, but the way the Settings app has been organized can make this hard. Acknowledging this, Microsoft had revealed new Advanced Windows ...

Windows 11 is solid out of the box, but it shines when you tune some settings. Power options, taskbar tweaks and extended ...

In the newest Canary build of Windows 11 released to Windows Insider, Microsoft has not only made a number of fixes and improvements, it has also introduced changes to power settings. Other changes ...

At the Build 2025 developer conference, Microsoft announced a new 'Advanced Settings' feature to help users and developers personalize the OS experience. With 'Advanced' settings, you can customize ...

Windows hidden settings go beyond the standard options in the Settings app, offering powerful tweaks that improve responsiveness, multitasking, and boot times. By adjusting power plans, graphics ...

There is a Processor performance boost mode in Windows 11 that determines how aggressively Windows requests CPU boost frequencies, but Microsoft keeps it hidden deep within power options. I found it, ...

Based in rural Minnesota, Brian Burgess worked in IT for 10 years before finding his passion for writing about consumer technology. Brian earned his degree in computer and network technology in 2000.