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Recently, I’ve been deluged with laptops coming in for repair or upgrades. Mind you, I’m not complaining because work is work and it’s what I enjoy. Most of the upgrades are simply a matter of upgrading from spinners (HDDs) to SSDs and increasing memory (RAM), […]
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Forgotten Password A man called because he couldn’t access his email. A forgotten password. He was using Chrome. I went to the password manager in Chrome, and it had somehow saved his email address as the password, which I was pretty sure it wasn’t. In
Have you ever highlighted different things in a very long document, and then when your superior looks at it, they ask you to change the colors? And oh, by the way, we want that done immediately because we have to send it out to other
If you’re planning on upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, you need to bear in mind that the upgrade involves a complete code swap, akin to installing a brand new operating system. As such, it is a major upgrade that will take some time to complete.
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In a recent blog announcement, Microsoft confirmed that the Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) program is now live and the company is in the process of rolling out enrollment options to users. Starting today [22nd July], individuals will begin to see an enrollment wizard
Microsoft has announced the introduction of a new PC-to-PC feature to help users when migrating to a new Windows PC. When you’re setting up your new PC, this experience [PC-to-PC] is designed to transfer your important data from your previous PC to your new one.
I tend to go nuts at family gatherings, any kind of celebration (especially if my grandchildren are involved). But here’s the thing – I also tend to erase some of those adorable photos accidentally! I hate when that happens! It upsets me to no end.
Best Free Windows Alternative With the popular Windows 10 nearing the end of its support, many people are interested in exploring alternatives, and Linux is an eminently suitable option. However, for those who are new to Linux, the sheer number of available distros (operating systems)
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The Benefits Of Using Dual Account System How using separate Admin and Standard User Sign Ins can improve your safety. A dual account system means having two user accounts: one with administrative privileges and one without. It is recommended to use your standard account on
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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
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
