WINDOWS 11 By Mary Branscombe Task Manager isn’t the only option for tracking down memory usage. Other tools give you more details. The next time your PC feels slow, you could just assume it’s due to too many open tabs in your browser and look at Task Manager to see if you’re right. But that […]

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AKB6000021: Guide for Windows Update Settings in Windows 11 is now available. It is a guide to the settings available to control Windows Update in Windows 11 using Windows built-in controls. Screenshots are at the bottom of the text. Section 1 – Windows Update terminology + Links to Enablement Packages and wushowhide.diagcab. + Discusses types […]

WINDOWS 11 By Lance Whitney Bumping into problems trying to use your mouse or touchpad? Windows 11 offers an array of tools and settings that could help you resolve whatever challenges you’re facing. My desktop mouse and my laptop touchpad don’t always behave properly. You, too? Yep, these essential devices that let you navigate your […]

WINDOWS 11 By Martin Brinkmann Quick Machine Recovery auto-fixes Windows boot loops via the cloud, but granting Microsoft pre-boot control carries hidden risks. Here is the deep dive on how to manage it. Two years ago, the IT world stopped spinning. The July 2024 CrowdStrike disaster caused Blue Screens of Death on millions of computer […]

WINDOWS 11 By Mary Branscombe Changes to File Explorer might show that Microsoft is serious about listening to users — and fixing Windows 11. The Windows Insider program has been through a lot of changes over the years. At its best, it has been a supportive community the Windows team has paid attention to for […]

WINDOWS 11 By Martin Brinkmann To fix a bloated Windows 11, Microsoft has reportedly launched “Project K2” — a massive internal repair campaign For years, Windows fans have watched Microsoft stuff the operating system with features barely anyone asked for, all while core features such as File Explorer, Windows Search, and the general reliability of […]

WINDOWS 11 By Lance Whitney Oracle VM VirtualBox is another free and capable virtual machine program from which you can run and work with different operating systems. As a freelance technology writer, I often review and test different apps, settings, and features in Windows. I need to be able to do this without affecting my […]

I was reviewing social media and saw a satire post that made me chuckle…. I just got fired from Microsoft. I was the guy responsible for making sure that when you start typing your password in on the Windows lock screen, it ignores your first keystroke for no reason. The main reason it does this […]