How to factory reset Windows 11 without losing files (2026)
You can quickly reset your PC running Windows 11 to factory default settings without losing your files when things are not working ...
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How to create Windows 11 bootable USB to bypass requirements with Rufus
Rufus now creates USB media to bypass Windows 11 requirements during an in-place upgrade and clean installation.
How to reduce RAM usage with PC Manager’s one-click feature on Windows 11
Free up RAM instantly on Windows 11 using Microsoft’s PC Manager, no system tweaks required.
How to quickly create a macOS bootable USB on Windows 11
Create a macOS bootable USB on Windows when your Mac will not start and recovery options are limited.
How to enable Taskbar End Task option on Windows 11
You can force quit an app from the Taskbar context menu without opening the Task Manager, and here's how on Windows 11.
How to close not responding app on Windows 11
If an app stops responding and freezes, here are the different ways to force close it on Windows 11.
How to create local administrator account on Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you create a local administrator account using Settings, Computer Management, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and here's how.
How to enable Administrator account on Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you enable the built-in Administrator account in at least three ways, and here's how.
How to enable new Run dialog design on Windows 11
You can now try the new Run dialog on Windows 11 – here’s how to enable it now using the ViveTool.
How to set up a VPN connection on Windows 11
Windows 11 makes it easy to create and manage VPN connections, and in this guide, you will learn how.