Windows isn’t broken; it’s just poorly configured by default.

Windows has tons of settings buried between layers of menus that you ever touch. However, Windows isn't set up for security by default, meaning there are several default settings you need to change.

Make your PC life a little nicer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I started using Windows with Windows 3.1 in the early '90s, as ...