In the realm of operating systems, Windows has long been lauded for its user-friendly interface and robust functionality. Yet, even seasoned users may be unaware of certain features designed to enhance system resilience. One such feature is the "Emergency Restart," a hidden gem within Windows 11...
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Closing out your day on Windows doesn’t need to be a slow, tiresome process, especially when your screen is crowded with windows from a dozen different applications. For both power users and casual Windows enthusiasts, knowing how to efficiently close all open apps—with minimal effort and...
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Here’s a summary of the changes to Windows 11 System Restore points, based on the article from XDA:
What’s New?
Microsoft is now setting a 60-day expiration for System Restore points in Windows 11 (beginning with the June 2025 security update, version 24H2).
Restore points older than 60 days...
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The frantic pace of modern digital life means every second saved is a second earned, especially when it comes to everyday computer use. With Windows 11, Microsoft has delivered its most refined operating system yet, boasting a sleek interface and a host of productivity enhancements. Yet, for all...
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In a recent discussion, veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen shed light on a curious aspect of Windows: the operating system's tendency to display two different CPU speeds. This behavior is evident in the System > About section of the Settings app, where users might notice two distinct...
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If you have ever been frustrated by your Windows 11 PC stubbornly refusing to shut down, you are not alone. Countless users report encountering the familiar—and often maddening—"This app is preventing you from restarting" error message just as they are wrapping up their workday or trying to...
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As game sizes continue to balloon, with some modern AAA titles tipping the scales at more than 100GB, the anxiety over dwindling disk space is becoming all too common for PC gamers—especially those who game on laptops, smaller SSDs, or budget builds. The traditional answers have always been to...
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The debate around desktop cleanliness is nearly as old as the Windows operating system itself. Conventional wisdom—and many IT best-practice guides—lean heavily in favor of a pristine, icon-free desktop. Minimalism is touted as efficient, professional, and conducive to productivity. But an...
Here's a summary of the thread titled "WTB: Windows 11 pro" on [H]ard|Forum:
A user named williacm is looking to buy a Windows 11 Pro key (and also mentions interest in an RTX 5090 graphics card).
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Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...
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Below is an in-depth analysis and guide that takes a fresh look at a popular MakeUseOf piece recommending the removal of certain Windows apps. While Microsoft bundles many useful tools with Windows, over the years some preinstalled apps have lost their shine—or worse, become bottlenecks in your...
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Below is a detailed, in-depth guide to resolving print spooler issues in Windows 11. The article combines expert insights with practical, step-by-step troubleshooting methods, catering to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and Microsoft Surface devices.
Introduction
Printer problems may seem mundane, but...
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Random restarts on your Windows 11 machine can be a nightmare—especially when you’re deep in a creative project, engaged in an important work presentation, or immersed in an intense gaming session. In this article, we explore seven effective troubleshooting methods to help you pinpoint and fix...
Are you looking for a perfect guideline to know How to Change File Extension in Windows 10? We are presenting some key ideas to meet your quarries about this. File extension is usually a suffix attached at the end of a file name and determines the application to open that particular one. File...
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