If you’re planning to reinstall Windows or set it up on a new computer, the first thing you’ll need is a bootable USB drive. Grab a flash drive with at least 8 GB of storage, back up anything important on it (because it’ll be wiped), and pick the method that works best for you. Here are five of the most popular and user-friendly options.
If your laptop starts warning you about low disk space and there’s less and less room left, don’t rush to buy a new SSD. First, try cleaning up the system a bit — you might be surprised how much space you can reclaim just by trimming down Windows 11’s appetite. Here are a few easy ways to do that.
If you want to get the most out of Windows without diving into complex settings or installing dozens of separate tools, meet PowerToys — a set of utilities from Microsoft that helps you automate, enhance, and customize your system the way you like. It’s easy to use, quick to set up, and the result feels like a custom version of macOS — but with the familiar foundation of Windows.
Yes, Microsoft raised the hardware requirements for Windows 11, but that doesn’t mean you can’t install it on your old computer. Luckily, there’s a simple way to bypass these restrictions. Disclaimer: Microsoft does not officially recommend doing this. They don’t guarantee stable performance, and you might run into update issues. However, if you’re aware of the risks and still want to try—here’s how to do it.
If you’ve already upgraded to Windows 11, you’ve probably noticed that the Start menu and all taskbar icons are now placed right in the center. Microsoft says this should make it easier and faster to reach your apps. But let’s be honest — not everyone loves this change. Many of us are used to seeing the Start button tucked away in the bottom-left corner, just like in all previous versions of Windows. Your hand instinctively goes there, and suddenly — surprise! — it’s in the middle. Feels a bit awkward, right? The good news is, it takes just a couple of minutes to move everything back.
If you miss the good old-fashioned way of seeing what program you have open-not just an icon, but a caption-then good news: in Windows 11, you can now enable taskbar captions again. Here's how to do it.
Thanks to the Open-Shell program, anyone can bring back the familiar classic interface. It's quick to set up, and it works stably. And yes, the program is completely free.
Linux is no longer just a system for geeks - today it's great for work and play. But what to do if you need a program that is only available on Windows? Or you want to play a game that is not available for Linux? That's where CrossOver 25 comes in - a simple and convenient solution from CodeWeavers.
Transferring files from your computer to a remote Windows server is a pretty common task. Usually, it’s simple: copy the file on your PC, paste it on the server — and you’re done. This method is handy for quickly sharing text, images, or documents.
But what if you need to transfer data directly from a USB stick connected to your local computer? That’s where USB passthrough tools come in. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up USB passthrough on both Windows and macOS, making file transfers easier and faster.
Rsync (Remote Synchronization) is a command-line utility designed for synchronizing files and directories across different storage systems. Unlike regular copying, Rsync transfers only the modified data, saving both time and bandwidth.