Articles by Thomas Joos
How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
You can restore Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without installation media and without external drives.
Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article, we'll show you the potential pitfalls and what you should look out for.
The 7 deadliest Windows sins: Don't break your PC!
If you avoid a few mistakes in Windows, your system can run smoothly and efficiently for a long time. We show you what you should NOT do in Windows.
Windows gets Linux's sudo superpower: Here's how to turn it on
Learn what the powerful sudo command is, how it works, and how to enable it in Windows 11.
6 powerful Windows apps that tweak, tune, and speed up your PC
Use tweaking tools to repair, speed up, and clean up Windows and customize it to your requirements. These are the best programs.
13 important Windows settings to change immediately
Immediately after installing Windows 11, there are various settings that you should adjust to operate the operating system more securely and effectively.
Save money! How to use your smartphone as a Windows 11 PC webcam
Windows 11 now allows the wireless connection of Android smartphones for use as a webcam. We'll show you how to do this and what you should look out for.
4 just-added Windows 11 features that make your life easier
With Windows 11 Moment 5, Microsoft is integrating various new functions into Windows 11. In this article, we show you the new features and everything you need to know about them.
These 10 Windows features will disappear soon
Lots of Windows 10 and 11 features are getting the axe in upcoming patches. Here's a rundown of everything on its last legs, from Windows Mail to WordPad and more.
How to get started with Windows’ free ‘new Outlook’ app
The new Outlook is available for Windows and macOS and allows you to manage your emails, contacts, and appointments in a single app in Windows and macOS. The free Outlook is definitely worth a look.
Windows 11's new Backup app: Everything you need to know
The new Windows Backup app brings additional backup and synchronization functions to Windows 10 and Windows 11. We show you what the app can do and what other alternatives are available directly in Windows.
Microsoft Paint, supercharged: How to use new AI and Photoshop-like features
In the future, you will be able to create AI images in Paint with the OpenAI-LLM Dall-E and also edit them professionally.
The best project planning tools for pros: Monday, Microsoft Project, and more
Planning and implementing projects properly is helped by using the right software. We present the best planning tools.
7 Microsoft Outlook tips everyone should know
Want to become an Outlook power user? Here's how to organize emails perfectly, find information faster, optimize settings, and more.