Two decades ago, when I was using Windows XP, I tended to reinstall the desktop OS on my computer a few times each year. PC geeks like myself thought it made our computers faster and more stable. And ...

Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter that brings the latest Windows news, tips, and tricks to inboxes each week. He's also the former editor-in-chief of How-To Geek ...

If you have accidentally deleted the camera driver on your Windows 11/10 computer, this article will help you. Usually, Windows reinstalls the missing or deleted drivers on restart. However, this does ...

Microsoft has released the KB5072753 out-of-band cumulative update to fix a known issue causing the November 2025 KB5068966 hotpatch update to reinstall on Windows 11 systems repeatedly. As the ...

I don’t like where Windows is going. Gaming on Linux has never been more approachable. Time to give it a shot. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

Google recently launched an experimental search app for Windows. The company recommends that you uninstall and then reinstall the app. Redownloading the app will allow you to continue to receive ...

Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer. Because the software is simple ...

Windows 11 quietly added a repair tool in 2024 that lets users fix deep system corruption while keeping apps, files, and settings intact. Found under Recovery settings, the feature reinstalls Windows ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Apple’s ...