The Control Panel in Windows has literally been a part of the operating system since Windows 1.0, but Microsoft decided along the way that it should be replaced with something more modern. The thing ...

Microsoft is adding the ability to rename your user account to the Windows 11 Settings app, ported over from the legacy Control Panel.

When it comes to Windows, there are always those who refuse any change Microsoft makes and would prefer sticking with the old ...

With the release of Windows 10 20H2, Microsoft is now preventing access to the venerable SYSTEM control panel and is instead redirecting users to the newly updated 'About' settings page. The SYSTEM ...

After massive news last week saw significant attention from the public, Microsoft is now clarifying that it is not removing the Control Panel and its functionalities in the Windows operating system.

The easiest way to open Windows Tools on Windows 11 is to search for Windows Tools in the Start Menu. Click on the Start Menu and type Windows Tools. You will get Windows Tools in the results. Click ...

I was playing around with Tweak UI about 2 in the morning (good tool, but not a smart idea). Well, I checked the setting that removes Control Panel from the Settings menu. I also created a new control ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is finally signaling the end of the legacy Control Panel in Windows 11.