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Microsoft has been adding more and more features to Notepad in Windows 11, perhaps in an attempt to compensate for scrapping WordPad. For whatever reason, many users are unhappy that Notepad has been turned into a more sophisticated word processor and would prefer the old, […]
Earlier this month, Microsoft allegedly confirmed that it would be stepping back from its ‘AI everywhere‘ position, saying that it would address Windows features that matter to consumers, such as fixing bugs and ensuring a smoother experience. I never believed that for a second, bearing
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Over the years, there has been quite a deal of discussion over which order the two system repair commands, sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, should be run when trying to resolve issues. First, you’ll need to understand what each command does. Both commands
Reports are circulating that Microsoft is working on a fully movable Taskbar, one that can be moved to the top, bottom, left, and right edges. For years, a movable Taskbar has been standard in Windows, but that all changed with the release of Windows 11.
Much has been written recently regarding Linux as an alternative to Windows. Windows 11 has not been generally well-received, and Microsoft’s insistence on permeating the operating system with AI has only served to increase user unrest. Whenever transitioning from Windows to Linux has been discussed,
User dissatisfaction with Windows 11 first manifested when Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom, decided to introduce the strict requirements that only served to eliminate millions of Windows 10 PCs from the upgrade path. However, ignoring that initial faux pas by Microsoft, let’s take a look
DoNotSpy11 is a free application to enhance privacy in both Windows 11 and Windows 10. It was first released as DoNotSpy10 and the developer has updated the software so that it now also reflects Windows 11’s settings. DoNotSpy11 Explained DoNotSpy11 is a typical tweaking tool
DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain names into numerical IP addresses, and it plays an integral role in how we connect to the Internet. Most users would likely be using the DNS server provided by their ISP, but that is far from ideal. Not only
Device drivers are programs that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. When it comes to driver updates, the old saying “if it isn’t broken, it doesn’t need fixing” well and truly applies. The one possible exception is graphics card drivers, which often
It’s the winter for power outages around here, with possible rotating outages due to damage at the power plant. These outages can also wreak havoc on our tech. Some minor, some major. One minor problem I had because of the last outage was that the
Looking for an easy solution to slim down Windows? Look no further! Based on a suggestion from one of our regular readers, I checked out “Winhance,” a free and open-source Windows debloat/enhancement utility to see what it offered, and I must say I am very
Here are a couple of Windows tricks that I pretty much guarantee you don’t know about. Slide To Shutdown This trick creates a one-click option to quickly shut down the PC, and it’s achieved via an obscure file that’s been tucked away in the System32
For months, I’ve been reading about a new Start menu in Windows 11 but hadn’t seen it in either of my Windows 11 systems… until now. The new Start menu was installed on one of my Windows 11 machines yesterday, and now I’m not sure
In all my years of witnessing the introduction of new tech, I’ve never seen anything to match the rapid uptake of AI. The fact that AI is as yet far from perfected doesn’t seem to bother the tech giants as they continue to battle it
