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

Windows 11 hides some Temporary files cleanup options in Storage settings, including Windows Update files, after the KB5074105 update.

Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.

With the rollout of update KB5074105, users have reported that Windows 11 now requires administrator approval through User Account Control (UAC) when accessing Storage settings. While the change is ...

Microsoft has quietly tightened Windows 11’s security model, and the latest change is already raising eyebrows.

As the third game in a decade-old series, Nioh 3 builds on its predecessors in several key ways. This also means that its options menu has grown to accommodate settings we’ve come to expect from the ...

Windows 11 KB5074105 adds a UAC prompt for Storage settings, but Settings can’t clean Windows Update files anymore.

When you set up a new iPhone, iOS prompts you about some preferences for customizing certain things, such as the theme, access to location services, and Siri. Still, there are a lot of hidden features ...

In October 2025, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10. This means your computer will stop receiving software updates, security fixes, and even technical support moving forward. To make ...

As I do with every device, Android or not, I tweak the settings to suit my needs. The default options provided by the manufacturer cover the broadest range of users, but they won’t be perfect for ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...