Deleting the WinSxS folder is unsafe. Learn what WinSxS does and how to clean it safely using Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense, and DISM to free real space in Windows 10 and 11.

I didn't realize how much of a problem junk files can be until my web browsers started shaming me with low storage notifications. But I have a total of 2TB of SSD storage (NVMe and SATA combined), so ...

Kick off 2026 with 10 easy cybersecurity resolutions that protect your accounts, data, and privacy without tech skills.

Fake AI answers are being weaponized to trick Mac users into installing stealthy malware through search results they trust.

Windows 10 wasn’t perfect; these examples of what it did right are cherry-picked. But part of the operating system’s ...

A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

There are lots of things that have gone viral, for all sorts of different reasons. The latest viral craze struck after a developer released a tool to strip Windows of its AI capabilities, and X is ...

It's no secret that Microsoft's drive to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic" AI-focused OS has been controversial, but being de facto market leader does not mean users won't push back, and a handy ...

Your old solid state drive (SSD) has a lot of files on it that you probably don't want ending up in a stranger's hands, so you keep it in a place safe from prying eyes and greedy hands. As long as it ...

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you make a purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. Deals and coupons were accurate at the time of publication ...