Microsoft Windows 11 operating system articles
New OS vs New Computer In a recent article I read by our own Jim Hiller, The Truth Behind Windows 11, he asks a compelling question about Windows 11 and asks readers for their thoughts. In reading some of the comments it reminded me of …
It’s no secret that Microsoft deprecated quite a few options/settings in Windows 11 and users have not been happy with the results. One of the most complained about missing options is the ability to access Task Manager via the Taskbar’s right-click context menu. However, considering …
EasyRE for Windows 11 (Home edition) is currently available for free, for a limited time. EasyRE (Easy Recovery Essentials) for Windows 11 is a comprehensive repair and recovery tool produced by NeoSmart Technologies. NeoSmart Technologies is well-known for its popular EasyBCD boot manager software and …
This is really a learning experience for me as well as you, my dear readers. I have never really used this application before but now I want to immerse myself in it. I have the app, so why not use it and see what it’s …
Check your PC’s performance rating with this portable tool Do you remember the old Windows Experience Index feature that would calculate an overall performance score for your PC? Unfortunately, this feature has now been obscured in Windows 10 and 11. It’s still there but buried …
We very recently published an article theorizing that Windows 11 was released prematurely as a work in progress: Windows 11 – A Work In Progress. Now I have formed another theory involving Windows 11 and the demise of Windows 10X. Windows 10X was a new …
For numerous reasons, it’s handy to be able to connect your PC to another display, in this case, a Smart TV and it’s very easy to do. You’ll need a PC running Windows 10 or 11, a Smart TV and both devices should be connected …
You may have read one of the numerous reports across tech sites explaining how Microsoft has made the chore of setting a different browser (other than Edge) as the default browser in Windows 11 a lot more difficult. Setting any browser other than Edge as …
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Windows 10 and 11 are creating hundreds of empty folders in the System Profile folder with a .tmp extension. The creation of these empty folders was first discovered in Windows 10 some time ago and, apparently, the behavior has been carried over to Windows 11. …
Windows 11’s journey into existence has indeed been a strange one — from the initial surprise announcement of a new operating system to supplant Windows 10 to the shock of the stringent requirements. Microsoft itself certainly hasn’t helped with the weirdness, often publishing contradictory statements. …
You would probably be aware that there are quite a few methods available that allow users to install Windows 11 on PCs that do not meet the necessary requirements. A new version of Rufus, the popular bootable media creation tool, has recently been released which …
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Personally, I would recommend waiting until the upgrade to Windows 11 is offered via Windows Update. However, for those who simply cannot wait, Microsoft has provided measures to install Windows 11 immediately. Upgrade To Windows 11 Now Visit the following official Microsoft page: Download Windows …
Microsoft has been under fire for its stringent Windows 11 requirements which prevented many users from upgrading, even on modern PCs. However, the company has finally relented, publishing a simple registry edit that allows millions of more users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows …
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The following video presents a fairly quick look around the new Windows 11 operating system with an emphasis on main areas of change. The same video can also be viewed on Daves Computer Tips YouTube Channel. If you enjoy the video, please show your appreciation …
