If you thought PowerToys was a mysterious suite of high-powered tools for enthusiast tinkerers only, well, think again.

Sometimes you just want Windows to shut down. But instead of shutting down quickly, the system seems to ponder, blocked by running processes, background services, or open apps. However, for decades ...

Windows Terminal has a hidden feature called "Quake mode" that turns it into a global drop-down console, saving you precious seconds and mouse clicks.

Depending on how you use your computer, there will be specific keyboard functions and shortcuts you'll know the back of your hand. But perhaps the most universally well-known and beloved shortcuts of ...