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Winaero Tweaker is a free app for all versions of Windows that lets you adjust (i.e. tweak) hidden secret settings that Microsoft does not let you adjust from the user interface. In addition, it allows you to add extra value to existing Windows apps and tools with advanced context menus, options, and handy commands.

It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.

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Patch Tuesday: July 2025 Cumulative Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10

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Microsoft Edge Now Renders Content at Speed Below 300ms

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Xbox Layoffs Won’t Affect Next-Gen Console Development

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Microsoft Could Cut Jobs to Invest More in AI

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Windows 11 Build 27891 (Canary) Removes the Classic PowerShell 2.0

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Microsoft is firing Candy Crush game developers, among other 9100 workers

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How to Change the Default System Font in Windows 11

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