Microsoft Windows 11 operating system articles
Microsoft Defender is repeatedly telling users that protection is turned off when, in fact, it isn’t. Apparently, this is down to a bug in the latest Defender update. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is currently working on a solution, although when that solution might
Windows 11 users will notice an optional update (KB5120998) awaiting action in Windows Update: This update delivers several long-awaited improvements, including a movable Taskbar, a resizable Start menu, and a revamped Search box. However, there are also reports of 2 bugs that appear to be
Microsoft has openly admitted that the right-click context menu in Windows 11 has not worked out for the better. Ironically, when Windows 11 was launched back in 2021, Microsoft said at the time that the Windows 10 context menu had become too long and difficult
If you were here last week, you learned how to clear hidden junk files in Windows. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Delete Hidden Junk Files In Windows I’m going to stick with Windows this week and teach you
Windows 11’s August update (KB5121003) is in the process of rolling out, and it delivers quite a few enhancements/improvements. Here is a rundown of what to expect: File Explorer: Now displays file sizes in MBs and GBs as well as in KBs. For years, File
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It is another week, and I get to teach you something new and helpful! Last week we covered how to stop Steam from stealing bandwidth. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Stop Steam From Stealing FPS I’m going to jump
A new keyboard combo has been added to Windows 11, allowing users to copy anything and everything. I recently received a Windows Insider email message highlighting new features as well as several Windows 11 tips. Among those tips was this keyboard shortcut, which I previously
Microsoft has started force-feeding a new “OneDrive Photos” app onto Windows 11 PCs, whether you want it or not. And if you’re a OneDrive user, you cannot get rid of it without also removing OneDrive; it’s a case of either OneDrive and the OneDrive Photos
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No, a new service in Windows 11 is NOT spying on you. No, Linux has NOT suddenly gained 10% market share. A Windows 11 Service Is Not Spying A post on X (formerly Twitter) recently claimed that a new service in Windows 11 is a
Windows 11 has already gone through 5 versions, with each Home and Pro version typically receiving 2 years of full support. Which means each version is quietly counting down to its expiration date. Once a version expires (reaches end-of-life), it no longer receives any updates,
It’s something most of us have experienced at one time or another: you either go to shut down or restart the system only to discover that updates are now installing. It doesn’t happen often, but it sure is frustrating when it does. In my experience,
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Last week we covered how to Turn Off Scheduled Maintenance in Windows 11. If you missed that lesson, you can find it here: How To Turn Off Scheduled Maintenance – Windows 11 I’m going to stick with the Windows subject and teach you something new.
I’ve said all along that Windows 11 has been a work in progress, and it seems that work remains ongoing. Here then is the latest on developing Windows 11 features: Right-Click Context Menu According to reports, Microsoft is working on a more compact context menu.
