Microsoft Windows 11 operating system articles
Yet another sensationalist headline – e.g., Windows 10 usage share climbs while Windows 11’s falls – is doing the rounds, suggesting that Windows 11’s user base is shrinking with a corresponding increase in Windows 10 users. These headlines are predicated on numbers provided by StatCounter, […]
Back in June, I wrote about problems my wife was having when logging into Microsoft in How I Fixed Microsoft Outlook Login Issue and I hoped that the issue would not return. Well, it did, with a vengeance. Oops! Something Went Wrong Yesterday, my wife
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Most of you will be familiar with the desktop gadgets from the Windows 7 era, which Microsoft later abandoned due to security concerns. I first mentioned “8 Gadget Pack” a few years ago. Now, the developer of this freeware has dropped the “8” from the
This is the first time I’ve come across this Numlock key problem, where it is not enabled on Windows start-up. I’ve been playing with computers for long enough to know that Numlock ON can be enabled in the BIOS/UEFI and is usually set to ON
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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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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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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.
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
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
Windows 10 users will now get a year’s reprieve, according to a recent announcement from Microsoft. However, in order to receive security updates up to October 2026, you will need to sign up with the ESU (Extended Security Updates) program for free instead of paying
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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
The other day, a lady phoned me to say that she couldn’t open any programs on her PC, which was running Windows 11, with the message: This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. This
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