This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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Stop letting Windows dictate your workflow. Turn that cluttered Start Menu into a sleek, pinned-app-only space built for speed and privacy.

Fix your terminal before fixing your workflow.

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From the automation of Task Scheduler to the "Quake-mode" speed of Windows Terminal, these 5 tools unlock the true potential of your OS.

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