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Windows Recall is a new feature that will be introduced into and is exclusive to the next generation of AI-driven PCs known as Copilot+ PCs. What Is Recall? Recall is an AI feature that creates and saves searchable snapshots of the screen every 5 seconds. […]
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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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I’ve been experimenting with Linux Mint on my HP laptop and wanted to check the Device Manager. There are Terminal commands you can perform to get this information. To open the Terminal, click on the Start button then Terminal, or click on it in 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
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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
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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
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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
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You can run Windows programs on Linux using various utilities. You can do this by using Wine, Crossover, PlayOnLinux and Bottles. I saw a video using Bottles and decided to give it a spin. 🙂 I’m using Linux Mint 21.3 on my HP Notebook 15-bs023a.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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