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3 open-source tools I use to take back control of Windows 11

Windows 11 doesn’t have to feel bloated or locked down. A handful of open-source tools can help you take back control.
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I Replaced Windows 11 With Linux Mint. Here Are 7 Things It Does Much Better

Linux Mint beats Windows 11 in more ways than I expected, but switching still comes with real trade-offs.

Windows 11 25H2 gets modernized dialogs and fixes in new build 26220.7653Windows 11 25H2 gets modernized dialogs and fixes in new build 26220…

The latest Windows 11 Dev build is here, and it brings a modern touch to old parts of the Settings app, plus several fixes ...

Windows 11’s new PowerToys app is giving me Asteroids flashbacks from the ’80s

Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows adds CursorWrap, a cursor-warping plugin that will be instantly familiar to anyone who grew ...
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Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...