One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

If a few files stay locked, Safe Mode usually makes cleanup easier because update components aren’t running there. I didn’t need it, but it’s a useful fallback. After the cleanup, Windows behaved ...

One final thing to keep in mind is that your very first deep clean can take up to two hours, depending on how much history your system has accumulated. If the progress bar feels slow, that is normal.

Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux. Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security ...