Very recently, we published an article from my mate and fellow author, Marc Thomas, in which he listed the freeware he adds to Windows: The Free Programs I always Add To Windows. It’s a great topic and, inspired by Marc’s article, one that I’m unashamedly […]
Google is removing the option to “Check mail from other accounts” in Gmail, which means users will no longer be able to manage email from multiple accounts within Gmail. Starting January 2026, Gmail will no longer provide support for the following feature: Check mail from
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With all the hoo-hah surrounding Windows 10’s end-of-support, the fact that Windows 11 23H2 reached its end-of-support date on November 11th has gone by pretty much unnoticed. So, this is a reminder that Windows 11 23H2 is no longer receiving security updates, and you need
I’m writing this article primarily to show users who are not backing up their system just how easy it is to create system image backups, which represent the ultimate form of disaster recovery. Imaging software, such as Aomei Backupper, allows users to create an exact
If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11, I strongly suggest checking which apps are set to auto-start with Windows. How To Check Startup Apps There are several options to view and manage startup apps in Windows 11: Right-click in the Taskbar and select “Task Manager”,
Most of us have no idea if our email address has been compromised or not, usually not until it’s too late. Ironically, as part of putting this article together, I checked my primary email address and discovered that it had been compromised via a hack
Recently I experienced an issue with my Windows 11 installation whereby an update was stuck in one of those interminable loops… install/undoing changes/retry/install/undoing changes, on and on. I tried all the usual fixes, including resetting Windows Update components, renaming the SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders, etc.,
Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 11 that has the ability to automatically repair a non-booting system. This new feature is called “Quick machine recovery” (QMR) and, while it’s available in all Insider builds, I believe the general release is still in the
With Windows 10 now passing its end-of-support date, and with millions of PCs unable to meet Windows 11’s stringent (ridiculous?) requirements, users are seemingly flocking to Linux as an alternative. Reports are circulating that over 100K users downloaded Zorin OS 18 within a 48-hour period
I’m not usually one for sitting and watching websites, but when I do, these are two of my favourites. An account is not required for either site, and clicking is minimal; all you need to do is sit back, relax, and watch. Travel The World
Microsoft has started rolling out the latest Windows 11 iteration, Windows 11 25H2. The rollout will be gradual/staggered, so if you don’t see a notification right away, you will eventually. Microsoft describes the latest update as an “enablement package”: Windows 11, version 25H2 will be
One of the most common user complaints about Windows 11 involves the changes to UI elements. One that annoys me is the new right-click context menu, which seems to go on forever and requires a second click to fully open it. In this article, I’ll
Microsoft has recently announced further steps to prevent users from signing in via a local account: Local-only commands removal: We are removing known mechanisms for creating a local account in the Windows Setup experience (OOBE). While these mechanisms were often used to bypass Microsoft account
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According to a recent announcement, the privacy-centric Brave browser has now surpassed 100 million active users per month, the only browser that is making inroads into Chrome’s domination. The browser achieved 50 million users in 2023, which has now doubled to over 100+ million, with
