Windows
This PC Can’t Run Windows 11: How to Fix It
“This PC can’t run Windows 11” almost always comes down to one of three things: TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or an unsupported processor. The first two…
John Ward
Chrome
What Incognito Mode Actually Does – and the Chrome Settings That Matter More
Incognito mode does one thing: it stops Chrome saving your browsing to this device. It does not make you anonymous, and the gap between what people…
Chrome
How to Enable Chrome Extensions in Incognito Mode
Extensions are switched off in incognito by default. Turning one on takes three clicks — and the default exists for a reason worth understanding before you…
Windows
How to Speed Up Google Chrome
Chrome being slow is usually one of four things: too many extensions, not enough memory, hardware acceleration in the wrong state, or an out-of-date version. Work…
Windows
Windows 11 23H2 and KB5027397: What It Changed
Status, checked August 2026. Windows 11 23H2 is no longer current, and is out of support for Home and Pro since 11 November 2025. Enterprise and…
ChatGPT
How to Use Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11
Microsoft Copilot is the AI assistant built into Windows 11. It has changed shape several times since it arrived — it began as a docked side…
Windows
How to Clear Browsing History Automatically on Exit (Chrome and Edge)
Both Chrome and Edge can clear your browsing data every time you close the browser. This is closer to what most people want from private browsing…
Windows
hiberfil.sys Too Big? How to Shrink or Delete It Safely
hiberfil.sys is a hidden file at the root of your system drive that can be many gigabytes. It exists so Windows can hibernate — writing the…
Windows
How to Change DNS Servers in Windows 11
Changing your DNS server is one of the few network tweaks that reliably makes a difference. It can speed up how quickly pages start loading, get…
Windows
How to Show File Extensions in Windows 11 – and Why You Should
Windows hides file extensions by default, and that default has been a security problem for twenty years. Turning them back on takes two clicks and is…