Windows doesn’t always “just work" — but with a little touch of tinkering, you can fix most of its unfortunate choices. A modern Windows PC works without much tweaking — mostly. But some settings out ...

Windows has tons of settings buried between layers of menus that you ever touch. However, Windows isn't set up for security by default, meaning there are several default settings you need to change.

Adam Benjamin has helped people navigate complex problems for the past decade. The former digital services editor for Reviews.com, Adam now leads CNET's services and software team and contributes to ...

Every time I set up a new desktop or laptop, I change a handful of Windows settings to improve my experience and protect my privacy. Changing your default apps is essential, especially if you plan on ...

These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to. By Brian X. Chen There’s a catchy saying going around with a valuable ...

Windows is generally flexible about tweaks to its system—and advanced users have long taken advantage of registry tweaks to make the OS behave. But recently, Microsoft has quietly barred access to one ...

The Windows operating system and your graphics drivers do a decent job out of the box, with optimized defaults that will work on the majority of PC hardware. Some of the defaults can ruin your PC ...