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Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?

Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.

April 22, 2019 by Ed Bott

Installing and running Windows 11 on a Mac

It's easy! All you need is the Windows 11 ISO and Parallels Desktop 17.

September 1, 2021 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Dinosaur Sighting: Microsoft Plus! 98 - Companion for Windows 98

Go back in time to 1998 and relive Microsoft Plus! 98

February 10, 2012 by Greg Shultz

Windows Longhorn: still the most exciting Windows UI to date

This is a gallery showcasing some of Microsoft's UI thoughts during the most visually-exciting period of Windows development: Windows Longhorn.

November 14, 2012 by Stephen Chapman

How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist

A clean install is the perfect way to get a fresh start with a Windows PC. Use this checklist to make sure you take care of the small details that make a big difference in productivity

July 31, 2019 by Ed Bott

Ed Bott's 10 most popular Windows 10 tips

How well do you know the ins and outs of Microsoft's flagship operating system? Every week, Windows expert Ed Bott delivers a new trick or shortcut. We've collected his most popular tips.

December 15, 2016 by Ed Bott

Eight things to do right away after you set up Windows 8

Some of Windows 8's default settings are likely to conflict with your wishes. Here's a checklist of eight items to adjust as soon as setup is complete.

August 15, 2012 by Ed Bott

A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes

Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.

September 26, 2019 by Ed Bott

Windows 7 and SSDs: Trimming the fat from your system drive

Solid-state drives are wicked fast. They’re also expensive and (at least for now) limited in total capacity. So how do you get the performance benefits of an SSD upgrade without breaking the bank? Use a fast SSD as a Windows 7 system drive and install a conventional hard disk for use as a dedicated data drive. The trick is to look at the total amount of space available on the system drive and then make intelligent, case-by-case decisions on where to store different kinds of files.

February 3, 2011 by Ed Bott

What's changed in the Windows 8.1 RTM release?

If you've been running the Windows 8.1 Preview for any length of time, you'll have to look closely to see the small but significant changes in the RTM code. Here are a few things to watch out for.

September 10, 2013 by Ed Bott