Microsoft is bringing new Start menu ads to all users. KB5036980, the latest non-security update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, brings app “recommendations” directly to the Start menu. Now, recommended content on your Start menu includes files, recently installed apps, tips, and ads. Fortunately, you can turn that off. Microsoft describes the change as […]
Do you want to protect folders and files with a password? Here’s how on Windows 11. On Windows 11, you won’t find a feature to add a password to a folder to protect your files because your account already uses a password and encryption, and you should be the only one accessing your profile. However, if […]
Nearly three decades after its launch, WordPad is leaving Windows. WordPad, the rich text editor shipped with Windows 95, will soon be removed from Windows 11. Microsoft announced last year that WordPad will be removed, but we now have a concrete timeframe: In a support article, Microsoft says that WordPad will be gone in Windows 11 24H2. […]
Microsoft releases routine updates for Windows every month, and while the intent is to fix issues and occasionally add new features, the latest one is doing more harm than good. Some Windows 11 users have taken to social media to report that the latest KB5035853 update could be crashing their PCs, with the feared Blue Screen of […]
Keep your Windows 11 PC organized with multiple profiles If you only have one Windows 11 desktop or laptop computer in the home that multiple people use, learning how to create individual user accounts is a great way to keep things organized. Each user can set up their desktop the way they want it and keep their […]
Here are 11 tricks to make Windows 11 less of a headache Windows 11 is far from my favorite operating system, which is plenty obvious when you read my 5 reasons why Windows 10 is still better than Window—I1 — I never should have upgraded. Yet for those of us who have upgraded (and regret it), there’s […]
Although it’s been talking about Windows Subsystem for Android for years, Microsoft has decided to shelve the feature that allows Windows 11 users to run Android apps on their PCs. Instead of adding support for more platforms, Microsoft’s Windows Subsystem for Android was limited to apps that are available in the Amazon Appstore. Early this week, Microsoft […]
Simple methods to obtain your computer’s model number Knowing how to find your PC’s model number on Windows 11 can come in handy for troubleshooting hardware issues or ensuring compatibility with accessories and peripherals. The model number is a unique name or code assigned by the manufacturer to identify the technical specifications of a product. The model […]
Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system has so many preferences for showing advertisement and promotions that it is hard to keep up. Did you know that Windows may use diagnostic data to show you ads? Microsoft words these options differently, usually by adding “tips” and “recommendations” to the description to make the main intention less obvious. Microsoft introduced a core […]
The vast majority of software bugs are, almost by definition, a problem. A bug can cause unexpected behavior, reduce performance, and cause endless other issues. But there is a bug in Windows 11’s File Explorer that actually makes it better. If you’ve ever thought that File Explorer would benefit from a speed boost, there’s some […]
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