MUO on MSN

I added a Mac-style menu bar to Windows and it's actually better

At first, YASB might feel like someone took the Windows taskbar, moved it to the top, and gave it a makeover. What makes this menu bar useful, though, is the widget support. You can add widgets that ...
XDA Developers on MSN

The Windows File Explorer was slowing me down, so I replaced it with this

It’s an excellent third-party file manager that prioritizes two things: speed and simplicity. If you are tired of waiting on ...

10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for)

LibreOffice is free to download and install for Windows.
Make Tech Easier

Here’s Why Process Explorer Is Still the Best For Task Management on Windows

Discover why Process Explorer beats Windows Task Manager as a great alternative for task management, providing deeper insights and faster PC fixes.
TechPP

Why Microsoft PC Manager Is the Only Optimization App You Need

Microsoft PC Manager is a free all-in-one Windows optimization tool that boosts performance, cleans storage, manages apps, ...
PC Gamer

We used to be a society (with a good Windows Task Manager icon)

The latest Windows 11 Task Manager icon takes Microsoft's modern amorphous blob aesthetic to its (il)logical limit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
PC World

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug that kept Task Manager open

Task Manager is one of the essential tools of Windows, an easy, always-available look at what software is running (or not). But most users don’t have it open constantly and even those who do probably ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes Windows Task Manager bug affecting performance

Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the optional Windows 11 KB5067036 update. Although having a few Task Manager processes ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

This is important because: Passkeys are part of the FIDO standard, a newer authentication method that replaces passwords with secure, device-bound cryptographic keys. Unlike passwords, passkeys can’t ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Won't Let Task Manager Close: Here's What to Do

Microsoft has confirmed that there's a new issue in Windows 11 that doesn't let users close the Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. Cosing the Task Manager using the "X" ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Windows Task Manager won’t quit after KB5067036 update

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that is preventing users from quitting the Windows 11 Task Manager after installing the October 2025 optional update. This comes after widespread user reports ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 users hit with bizarre Task Manager duplication bug - here's how to avoid it

A new Windows 11 bug causes Task Manager to keep duplicating. Each time you close and reopen the tool, another instance launches. To avoid this, you'll have to close Task Manager from Task Manager ...