23 Best security settings to change on Windows 11 (2025)
Windows 11 has many security features, and these are the best ones you should enable and configure on your computer.
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How to check PC compatibility to run Windows 11
Check if your PC meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements using Microsoft and third-party tools.
How to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2
Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2 using Insider, Windows Update, ISO, or Installation Assistant.
How to access Advanced Startup (WinRE) on Windows 11
This is how you can access the Advanced Startup Options to troubleshoot and change settings on Windows 11.
How to safely uninstall Windows 11 25H2
Having issues with Windows 11 25H2? You can uninstall the update and roll back to your previous version.
How to check if Windows 11 25H2 is installed on your PC
Does your PC have the next version of Windows 11 already installed? Here are two ways to find out.
How to upgrade to Windows 11 25H2
Upgrade to Windows 11 25H2 safely with step-by-step instructions for every method.
How to see what’s taking up space on drive on Windows 11
Windows 11 can quickly analyze and let you know how the hard drive space is being used to take action accordingly to free up space.
How to limit Surface battery charge to 80 percent on Windows 11
Extend your Surface battery lifespan by limiting charging to 80 percent with Smart charging in Windows 11.
4 Quick ways to permanently disable Windows Recall on Windows 11
If you're concerned or don't like the feature, you can disable Recall on Windows 11 with these instructions.