Reports have been circulating on tech sites that Windows has lost 400 million users over the past three years. However, those reports have been predicated on an incorrect assumption, and the fact is that Windows global usage has not decreased significantly at all. The story […]
Microsoft has previously announced a Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) plan for home consumers, with the plan extending security updates for 12 months for $30.00. However, Microsoft has now provided details for two options to get the extended security updates for free: Use Windows Backup
According to StatCounter, as of July 2025, Windows 11’s operating system market share is nearly on par with that of Windows 10. Bearing in mind that StatCounter’s stats are not precise and provide more of a guide than an exact picture. The following graph from
The debate over the use of Registry cleaners has been ongoing for many years, mainly due to the risk versus reward factor. While I agree that Registry cleaners in the wrong hands do involve an element of risk, if the Registry cleaner software includes the
If you want to check the speed of a USB drive in Windows 10 and 11, you can do so natively via Task Manager or by using suitable 3rd-party software. Check USB Drive Speed Via Task Manager Connect the USB drive Open Task Manager Switch
Microsoft has added formatting options to Notepad in Windows 11, which has caused quite a stir among users. Opinions appear to be equally divided, with some users saying they’d prefer the simple, basic Notepad while others are happy with the new formatting options. Frankly, I don’t
Much has been written on how to help speed up a slow and/or unresponsive system, but one aspect that rarely rates a mention is the SuperFetch/SysMain service. SuperFetch is a service that was first introduced in Vista and has been carried over to subsequent Windows
The Edge browser is not exactly renowned for its privacy. I do realize, however, that a lot of folks use Edge because it is already built into Windows, and besides which, it is a pretty decent browser. Here, then, are the settings you can adjust
Just recently, I discovered that the folks at Aiarty have released relatively new software called Aiarty Video Enhancer. This immediately piqued my interest for two reasons: I have a perfect project for this type of software Aiarty is a leading producer of quality video and
Unexpected shutdowns are not common, but if you happen to be working on a project at the time – compiling a partially completed Word document, for example – all that work to date will be lost. “Restartable Apps” is a little-known feature in both Windows
I am running a Windows 11 24H2 Insider Preview build, so these new features are likely not yet available in the general release build. However, they will be soon, and I wanted to show you how Windows 11 continues to evolve. Copilot Adds Speech Recognition
What Is Browser Fingerprinting When you visit a website, your browser divulges a surprising amount of information, such as your operating system, browser, screen resolution, list of extensions, time zone, language settings, and much more. This information is collated to create a “fingerprint”, and because
Browsers And Search Engines Many (if not most) of my clients do not understand the difference between a browser and a search engine. So, for the uninitiated, let’s start there: Browser: A web browser is a software application that allows users to access and view
Alphabet Inc. (Google’s parent company) is the largest technology company by profit and among the world’s most valuable companies. ~ Wikipedia Google has recently upped the ante in its fight against ad-blockers, targeting YouTube users with a new round of anti-ad-blocker pop-ups. I received this
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