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ShellBags are the little-known features of Windows. We rarely come across ShellBags, not only as a feature but also as a word. The ShellBags on a Windows PC contain a lot of information about the ...

Editor's take: Microsoft is doubling down on its plan to turn Windows 11 into an "agentic AI" platform, and in the process seems determined to strip away the last bits of user agency left in the OS.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Open Shell gives you a classic Start menu that restores a familiar Windows 7 style on modern Windows systems. If you want quicker access to your apps and settings, this lightweight tool delivers a ...

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