device setup

Paul Thurrott’s latest Windows 11 Field Guide updates, published June 22 and June 23, 2026, point readers back to the least glamorous parts of Microsoft’s operating system: Wi-Fi, printers, Bluetooth pairing, scanning, touch keyboard behavior, and the humble File > Print command. That sounds...

Here’s how to connect a website to a Bluetooth or USB device in Microsoft Edge, according to official Microsoft Support: Steps to Connect a Website to Bluetooth/USB Device Connect your device: Bluetooth: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on for your computer and the device you want to use is on and...

Windows Swift Pair has rapidly become a notable feature for users hoping to simplify the once-cumbersome task of connecting Bluetooth devices to their PCs. Gone are the days when manually navigating complex Bluetooth settings was a frustrating, multi-step process fraught with pitfalls. Instead...

Microsoft's July 2025 Security Update for Windows 11 introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience, bolstering accessibility, and aligning with regional regulations. This update, applicable to Windows 11 version 24H2, encompasses seven notable features: Smaller Taskbar...

For years, anyone upgrading from an aging Windows PC to a brand-new machine has faced a tedious reality: migrating files, settings, and preferences was rarely seamless. For all of Microsoft’s innovations, the path from “old device” to “new device” often demanded patience, multiple cloud...

Microsoft's ongoing evolution of Windows 11 continues to draw attention, particularly with the introduction of new features designed to streamline device setup and management. Of notable interest is the recent appearance of a wireless PC-to-PC transfer tool within the Windows Backup app...

A quiet Windows setup screen—that ritual blue void—has long been the modern shaman’s cave for IT pros, a sanctuary for existential questions like, “How long will this spinning circle last?” and “Will Cortana awaken from her slumber to haunt me, again?” With KB5059093, Microsoft attempts to...

As part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience with every new release, the company has recently rolled out KB5059093—an Out of Box Experience (OOBE) update targeting Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025. This update exemplifies Microsoft’s dual focus on streamlining...

When Elon Musk, the world-renowned entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, found himself unable to set up a new Windows 11 laptop without first creating a Microsoft account, he did more than vent on social media—he reignited a vital global conversation about privacy, digital autonomy, and the complex...

Buckle up, Windows whisperers, because Microsoft just handed us another taste of update stew—this time in the form of KB5059093, a brand-new out-of-box experience (OOBE) update for Windows 11 24H2 and its not-so-little sibling, Windows Server 2025. If you ever wondered whether your PC’s first...

Microsoft has recently taken a significant step forward in enhancing the accessibility of its Windows operating system. In a move that has been long-awaited by users and advocates alike, the company has rebranded the "Ease of Access" settings to "Accessibility" and introduced a new human-centric...

I have Windows 7 Home Premium and I cannot get the print spooler to start or stay started. I have tried the regedit, cmd. , Services.msc, Msconfig. to no avail. It's bizarre. I tried installing a new printer and it printed the text page ok but refuses to communicate or recognize the printer. It...

Hi all, I've installed plenty of software and devices on pc's, but I'm a server newbie and I need to try to install a new HP M451dn laser printer on our Windows 7 server for all of our network users to use. I've never installed anything on a server so can anyone recommend a good online...

I am using an LG HBS730 bluetooth headset that has perfect sound quality on both my iPhone and iPad. However, on my Windows 8 laptop, the quality is low and very poor. My drivers have been updated and disabling the microphone on my headset did not fix the quality. When I initially installed...

Hi i have just installed HP WebjetAdmin on a W7 64bit Office Pro installation. It installed fine and is the 64bit version. Since restarting I get the error message The remote device or resource won't accept the connection Detected Link Removed The device or resource...

I want to simply change the port on an installed printer. Currently it's set to a local usb port - I want to change it to \\Desk1\hp4050pcl. It's funny because I have both the pcl and ps versions installed locally, but when I try to add a new printer over the network I get an error message...

I am trying to sync my Ipod in Windows Media Player. Instructions say to attach my portable device in Windows Media Player and click the sync tab if it isn't already selected. click sync options and choose set up sync from the drop down menu to display the device setup dialog box. When I...

When I am playing a song with windows media player I try to "play to" xbox 360 media center extender (yes it is on and in wmc mode : ). and then it trys to stream it. but after less than a minute I get this message "device cannot be controlled" refering to my xbox! anybody got any suggestions? i...