If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.

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The latest Windows 11 update is an optional one, but Microsoft has a few solid reasons for you to pull the trigger and install it right now. On January 30, 2026, Microsoft released KB5074105, the ...

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