This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Microsoft has updated Smart App Control in Windows 11 so the feature can be toggled on or off without requiring a clean ...

These are the things I do on a new build before anything else ...

In the digital age, a stable and secure network connection is the backbone of productivity, entertainment, and communication. Whether you’re setting up a new Windows PC or troubleshooting connectivity ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077181 and KB5075941 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...

However, Windows 11 is not always an easy upgrade—especially if your PC is more than five years old. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements mean a number of ...

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

Microsoft has rolled out the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2. This optional update is available for users who want to test fixes and new options ahead of the official Patch ...

Windows 11 26H1 is real but not for your PC. We went hands-on to find the subtle changes, and we'll tell you why you don't ...

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