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Users, Details, Services Users The fifth tab in Task Manager is Users. The first column lists all user accounts currently signed in. If you expand the name of a user, you will get a list of the processes equal to the number shown to the […]
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In a shock move, Microsoft recently announced it will be re-opening the Beta Channel for Windows 10 Insiders so they can test the latest new features. This flies in the face of an earlier Microsoft announcement stating that Windows 10 22H2 would be the final
A macro groups commands, instructions, and keystrokes together and will run them as a single command! You can create macros and use them for: Your company letterhead Creating a form letter Formatting objects (i.e., designed pictures or tables) Custom page formats and layouts And a
This is a question I get asked a lot… is it best to shut down the system when not in use or leave it running? Let’s take a look at all options. Shutting Down When Not In Use Shutting down the system when the PC
Understanding Resource Monitor The Resource Monitor Screen allows you to see exactly what is happening for each resource. It provides a similar but more detailed view than the Performance tab. The Menu has three options: File – Save Settings As: Saves the current configuration settings
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Using Quick Parts is a great way to save time and keystrokes when you are going to be working on short documents (i.e., memos, documents, resumes, ads, etc.). I love using these because it makes life a lot easier for me when composing lots of
Windows Task Manager (Basics) Windows Task Manager is a powerful application that is part of the Windows OS. It gives valuable information and insight into system resource usage. This group of articles details each aspect of Task Manager, how to perform the functions, and then
This follows an article we published earlier: 7 Useful Tips You May Have Forgotten About Here then are 5 more tips you might have forgotten about. Make Text Larger The following works with documents (including PDFs), email, webpages, and just about anything that displays text.
Performance View Performance, the second tab in the Task Manager is the only tab that is laid out differently between versions. Both have the same functionality, but the layout of the screens is just different enough to believe one option is missing. In Windows 10
Get ready for a new computer term, Copilot+, which refers to the latest PCs that come with fully integrated AI. I received an email from Asus last week informing me of the release of the company’s first Copilot+ PC, a Vivobook laptop. It certainly is
Likely, you haven’t heard about Microsoft PC Manager yet, but it’s worth exploring because it collects a lot of Windows management capabilities in one place. Here is what Microsoft says about its availability: “Microsoft PC Manager, a utility app for Windows PCs, became available after
Processes Part 2 In this second article on Processes, I will be covering how to “End” or “Run a new task” and how to change your column headers to give you the maximum information on a running task. How to “kill” SPAM notices and popups
This article is addressing Windows 10 users whose systems meet Windows 11’s stringent requirements. With the exception of Windows 7, I cannot remember any release of a new Windows version that wasn’t met with immediate and widespread condemnation. In the case of Windows 10, the
Processes Screen The functions contained on the Processes screen of Task Manager called for more than one article of explanation. In Part 1, I try to detail the numerous views available by adding additional headers and having the ability to sort the running processes by
