Why is my Windows 11 PC so slow all of a sudden?

Sudden slowdowns usually follow an update, a full system drive, or a new startup app. Check Storage for disk pressure, review the Startup apps tab in Task Manager for a recently added entry, and do one real Restart rather than shutdown, because Fast Startup keeps the old kernel state. If it started right after a specific update, uninstall that update from Update history and watch for an out-of-band fix.

How do I enable clipboard history on Windows 11?

Press Win+V and click Turn on in the prompt that appears, or go to Settings, then System, then Clipboard and enable Clipboard history. After that, Win+V shows recent copies; click the pin icon on any entry to keep it permanently. Clear everything with the Clear all button in the same panel.

Can I still drag files to the taskbar in Windows 11?

Not onto empty taskbar space the way Windows 10 allowed. You can drag a file onto an open app’s taskbar icon to open it in that app, and Snap Layouts plus virtual desktops replace most of the old drag-to-taskbar workflows. This remains one of the most requested Windows 11 changes in feedback forums.

How do I fix a Windows update that keeps failing?

Confirm 20 GB or more of free space on the system drive, then run Settings, System, Troubleshoot, Other troubleshooters, Windows Update. If it installs but breaks something, check the KB’s known issues and uninstall it from Update history; Microsoft ships out-of-band repairs for update regressions, as it did with KB5129195 on September 14, 2026.

Is God Mode safe to use on Windows 11?

Yes. The GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} folder is a documented shell view that lists administrative tasks in one place; it creates no changes by itself and is purely a shortcut surface. Delete the folder at any time to remove it.

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