Turns out Windows already gives you all the tools you need to block distracting apps and websites—you just have to put them ...

Four scripts to fix them all ...

Windows comes with a built tool— Disk Management —that offers a complete solution to manage hard disks on the computer. You can use it to shrink volume, increase volume or portion size, create new ...

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

Microsoft released security fixes for more than 200 vulnerabilities on June 9, 2026 — the largest single Patch Tuesday in the program's history since its founding in 2003 — while a security researcher ...

At the start of this year, I wrote a blog on how 2025 was the ‘year of the infostealer’, and it doesn’t look like that is going to change anytime soon. We’re now into June and the ‘fix’ attacks have ...

Have you noticed that GIFs recently stopped working in Windows 11? Microsoft explains why that happened and how to fix it.

Flush your PC’s DNS. Flushing the DNS is a slightly more advanced method of addressing internet issues. Open a command prompt ...

If VirtualBox runs slow on a fast PC, Hyper-V is likely the culprit. Here's how to disable it in Windows for better VM ...

A polite caller from your bank says there is a problem with your account. Don’t worry – they’ll send someone round to help.

Some Windows players report that Meccha Chameleon crashes or fails to open from Steam. Start with Steam file verification, then try the DirectX 11 launch option, Smart App Control, admin rights, ...