Christoph Hoffmann

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Christoph Hoffmann has been writing as an IT specialist journalist for print and online for more than 25 years. As a Windows user from the very beginning, he is still interested in all the latest news about the operating system from Redmond. And he has also taken the iPhone to his heart since its first edition. Many other gadgets from Apple have now been added. Christoph is also open to anything that can be controlled via an app – lawn mowers, robot mops and fitness equipment.

Articles by Christoph Hoffmann

How to set up virtual PCs with VMware Workstation, a now-free pro tool

Here's how to set up virtual PCs with Windows and Linux using the professional software VMware Workstation Pro.

By Christoph Hoffmann 4 days ago

Multiboot vs. virtual PC vs. live DVD: Which is best for multiple OSes?

Do you want to use two or more operating systems on your desktop computer? Then there are three options: a parallel installation, a virtual PC, and booting from a live DVD or USB stick.

By Christoph Hoffmann 3 months ago

Goodbye, bloatware! How to declutter Windows 11

Like its predecessors, Windows 11 comes with a lot of bloatware. This not only takes up memory space, but also impairs the performance of the system. How to get rid of superfluous software.

By Christoph Hoffmann 5 months ago

Windows 10 & 11: Unlock hidden features

Microsoft has hidden some tools and functions in Windows 10 and 11 and switched them off by default. We will introduce you to these gems and show you how to activate them to unlock additional functions in the Home editions.

By Christoph Hoffmann 6 months ago

Eradicate your Windows PC’s most annoying headaches with these tools

Even after almost 40 years and countless versions, Windows still has numerous functional deficits. But these are easy to fix, as are annoying settings, adverts, and notifications.

By Christoph Hoffmann 8 months ago