By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Store—all without the typical ads or clutter.

The first is a Surface Go 2, a six-year-old machine that just barely squeaked in under the Windows 11 compatibility wire with ...

Note: This is an early peek at a chapter from my next book, De-Enshittify Windows 11. This book will be available for ...

StealC malware campaign exploits fake CAPTCHA pages to steal sensitive data while blending into normal system activity.

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

Discover how to use Windows 11 Terminal instead of CMD for a modern, efficient command-line interface. Learn installation, ...

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Tired of all the Microsoft AI slop? You can remove it entirely. Some people love AI. If you're not one of them (or if you have a favorite AI tool that isn't baked into it), using Windows 11 can feel ...

Sometimes it’s the smallest changes that make the biggest difference. With the arrival of the Copilot key on Windows 11 PCs, Microsoft has turned a simple keystroke into a powerful productivity tool.

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.

Add Decrypt as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A viral X post spotlighted RemoveWindowsAI, a GitHub script that disables Windows 11’s AI features. The tool targets Copilot, ...