How to delete BitLocker recovery key from Microsoft account on Windows 11
Windows 11 encrypts your device by default, but you still get to decide where your recovery key lives. Here's how to stop it.
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How to enable BitLocker on Windows 11
Here are the instructions to enable BitLocker on virtually any drive on Windows 11.
How to enable new features for Windows 11 February 2026 Update (KB5074105)
Get early access to the new features coming with the February 2026 Update for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2.
How to avoid Windows 11 update problems – and recover quickly
Buggy Windows 11 updates keep ruining systems, but you can stay protected with the right prep.
How to hide the All apps list in the Start menu on Windows 11
Yes, you can remove the All apps list from the Start menu and show only pins on Windows 11, and here's how.
How to download Windows 11 25H2 ISO file
Download Windows 11 25H2 ISO now, and create a bootable USB with Rufus.
How to download Windows 11 26H1 ISO file (preview)
Windows 11 26H1 is coming, but not for everyone. Here’s how early testers can still get the ISO.
How to install winapp tool build app faster on Windows 11
Streamline app development on Windows 11 with the new winapp CLI to build, test, and package apps faster than ever.
How to allow apps through firewall on Windows 11
Did Windows 11 block an app from accessing the internet? Here are the steps to allow it through the firewall manually.
How to check computer specs on Windows 11
Everything you need to know about your Windows 11 PC, from processor and RAM to graphics and storage, using tools already built into the OS.