How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2

If you want to keep Widgets enabled but clean it up a bit, open the Widgets menu, click the Settings gear in the top-right ...

Make Windows feel like home: How to personalize the Start menu

You can change the Start menu to any custom color you want, but that will, by default, change the Taskbar to the same color.
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You’re Sharing Too Much on Social Media—and Scammers Love It

Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you why and how to lock down your ...

It took a staggering 28 days, but DICE has finally disabled the bugged lock-on missile that broke Battlefield 6

Beep-beep-beep-BOOM. One of the most disruptive bugs in Battlefield 6 has finally been addressed. DICE has temporarily ...

OnePlus 13 and 13s in India get OxygenOS 16 update in November 2025: Key features, how to download and rollout schedule

OnePlus has officially launched OxygenOS 16, built on Android 16, for OnePlus 13 and 13s users in India. This update ...

Yikes! Windows 11 can lock you out of your files. Here’s how to avoid the nightmare

Halloween doesn’t spook me, but a tale from Reddit recently did. Imagine you’re living your best life, only to realize your ...

This hidden iPhone feature keeps your private apps completely out of sight - how I use it

ZDNET's key takeaways Lock iPhone apps with Face ID to prevent others from accessing.You can also hide apps in a secret ...

5 Of The Best Portable Apps You Should Always Keep On A Flash Drive

Portable apps let you carry your favorite tools on any PC without installs. Learn which ones are worth keeping on your flash ...

I made Windows 11 totally ad-free by disabling these settings

To prevent ads from showing up in your Windows Settings menu, open the Settings app and navigate to Privacy & Security > ...

Android User With A MacBook? Here's How I Made It Work As A Busy Tech Writer

Mac and Android can get along if you're willing to put in a little bit of prep work. Here's how one of our writers manages ...

Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 get the new Start menu and a lot of new features in KB50670360 0

A big update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 is now available, and it brings the new Start menu and quite a lot of ...

Windows Hello has become an important part of how I use my PC

That explains why so many machines are still on Windows 10, despite a looming support shutdown and the availability of free upgrades to Windows 11. I'm not in that camp. While I do need to be ...