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I replaced my full Windows desktop environment with a lightweight one and it's insanely fast

Unlike traditional shell replacements like Cairo Shell or Open-Shell that are built with native Windows APIs and compiled C++ ...

A Windows 11 update broke shutdowns, here’s what you should do

Microsoft’s first Windows 11 security update of 2026 broke shutdowns and some Remote Desktop sign-ins. Microsoft has released ...
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I replaced my Windows desktop with this custom shell, and I actually love it

Windows customization has become more and more locked down over the years, and that's been especially true of Windows 11, which has removed a lot of features from previous Windows versions. But, while ...
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How I Make My Windows Desktop Experience Better With These Registry Hacks

Real desktop optimization happens below the surface. These Registry hacks remove the small annoyances that negatively impact your workflow.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 January 2026 Update issues, releases fix for at least two bugs

Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 January 2026 Update is causing at least three major issues, rolling out fixes for ...
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Windows 11 KB5074109 issues: black screen, freezes Outlook POP, breaks Azure Virtual Desktop, LocalizedResourceName (desktop.ini)

Windows 11 KB5074109 causes a black screen on some PCs, including those with an Nvidia GPU, and also freezes Outlook if you ...

Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

Microsoft confirmed that the KB5074109 January Windows 11 security update causes the classic Outlook desktop client to freeze ...