Yasir Mahmood
Guides Editor
Yasir covers Windows, hardware, and privacy. A Windows user since XP and a Mechanical Engineer by training, he likes digging into the technical details most people skip over. His work has also been published on MakeUseOf, spanning everything from Windows optimizations to Excel deep dives. Outside of writing, he tinkers with his custom-built Ryzen rig, watches Impractical Jokers, and listens to way too much Lo-Fi.
Yasir, based in Islamabad, Pakistan, has contributed 22 guides to TweakTown since March 2026.
Editorial Responsibilities: tweak guides and how-to guides
- July 2026
- I use this decade-old free tool that finds files faster than Windows Search does
- I install and update most of my apps with this Windows command now, and I stopped downloading sketchy installers
- I stopped digging through Windows menus after I set up this one folder
- June 2026
- I stopped Windows 11 notifications from interrupting me with Do Not Disturb, Focus, and a priority list
- I read the Windows Backup app screen carefully, and it does not back up what most people think
- This Windows security feature protects Documents from ransomware, but it is off by default
- Windows 11 already has a voice typing tool, and it is the one most people are not using
- Quick Assist is the only remote-support tool I open when a relative calls about their PC
- The PowerToys utilities I keep enabled on every Windows 11 PC, and the ones I turned off within a week
- May 2026
- The Send To menu is the right-click feature on Windows 11 that nobody bothers to customize
- Windows 11 will not let you pin a folder to the taskbar, but a 30-second workaround does
- The Snipping Tool quietly became the only screenshot app I keep installed on Windows 11
- I automated 5 annoying Windows maintenance tasks, and my PC basically runs itself
- The first 8 settings I disable on every fresh Windows 11 install in 2026
- April 2026
- Windows 11 is secretly throttling your apps - here's how to catch it
- Task Manager only tells half the story - this built-in tool shows the rest
- Your PC is overheating, and Windows won't tell you - here's how to check
- Five Windows 11 registry tweaks I apply on every new PC
- I set up Storage Sense once and haven't worried about disk space since
- March 2026
- Your SSD is telling you it's about to die - here's how to listen
- I stopped guessing why my PC crashes after I started using this built-in Windows tool
- Five Command-Line tools that fix Windows problems faster than clicking through settings
PS Plus pre-order charts show gamers lean towards higher-priced editions, suggests new price tolerance threshold
New RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is complete on disc, doesn't require download to play
Gamers jump back on Assassin's Creed Odyssey after watching Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'
Ayaneo has officially brought high-end gaming PC pricing to handhelds
Valve confirms if Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine exclusive
Der8auer strips the AIO out of a $7,000 RTX 5090 Lightning and replaces it with a custom loop, achieving 55C at 800W
Modder straps a 2.5kg heatsink to an RTX 4060 for completely fanless cooling
Redditor builds his own PS4 handheld, the 'PS4P' has a 1080p screen and a cooling fan from a GTX 750
Sony's PS6 controller could feature a touchscreen display and fully modular inputs, according to a new patent
Marathon loses game director as Bungie shifts to PvE model
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Wireless Headset Review - One Headset to Rule Them All
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset Review - New and Improved, But Is It Enough?
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review - Days of Future Past
Samsung 990 2TB SSD Review - Ninth Gen QLC at PCIe Gen4 Speeds
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra (Panther Lake) 14" Business Laptop Review
ASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller Review - Ready to Take Control
MOZA FMP18 Panel Bundle Review: authentic F/A-18 Hornet cockpit controls for flight sims
Micron 6600 ION 245.76TB Enterprise SSD Review - Best in Class Programming Speeds
MOZA MA3F EFCM Flight Control Module Review: authentic Airbus A320 autopilot panel for simulators
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Wireless Gaming Headset Review - Premium Sound, Fantastic Features
I use this decade-old free tool that finds files faster than Windows Search does
I install and update most of my apps with this Windows command now, and I stopped downloading sketchy installers
Hisense U6SF 65-inch MiniLED TV: High Performance Meets Leisurely Convenience
I stopped digging through Windows menus after I set up this one folder
Don't sell your Windows laptop until you do these things
6 PC cleaning mistakes to avoid for safer hardware maintenance
Phison and Intel Take Aim at Local AI's Memory Wall with aiDAPTIV
How to Remap Keyboard Keys in Windows using Microsoft PowerToys
7 tips to organize your Windows files for faster, easier access
Intel Arc G3 Extreme first impressions with MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ - Incredible power for an extreme price