The complete procedure for loading updates into Microsoft Flight Simulator on a PC can be convoluted - here are some steps that could help ...

The shader cache cleaner (aka the disk clean-up ...

The IL-2 buying list is confusing - here's a good starting point for VR pilots who don't want to buy the non-VR modules ...

The default location of the MSFS community folder can be changed to a much more accessible location for easy access at all times ...

The Thrustmaster T16000M joystick is an excellent piece of kit you can improve with a little manual intervention and patience ...

You can speed up data transfers and temporary files by creating a RAM drive and using that as a rolling cache for MSFS ...