Published May 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides.    Pankil has been writing about Windows, Android, and iOS since 2021. He has written over 1200 articles across reputable publications like MakeUseOf, GuidingTech , and TechWiser .   Outside of his writing endeavors, Pankil is an avid football fan and loves to plan his international travels with his wife in his free time. Most of us are careful with our PCs for a reason. One malicious app, one bad file, and you're suddenly dealing with a mess. Sure, Windows has necessary rescue features like Microsoft Defender, System Restore, and a built-in self-repair mode , but relying on them still means wasting time and unnecessary frustration. Thankfully, Windows 11 Pro comes with a handy feature called Sandbox that solves this problem.…