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The latest update from Microsoft for Windows 11 has arrived, set to improve both functionality and security across various devices. Released on June 28, 2024, this update is coded KB5039304, representing OS Build 26100.1000. This non-security update introduces key enhancements—particularly...

Microsoft is officially stepping into the realm of cross-device functionality with its upcoming Windows 11 feature known as "Hand Off," drawing a striking parallel to Apple's well-established Handoff feature. This fun homage could reflect Microsoft’s desire to streamline user experiences across...

How does the Start Menu paint? Find out in this insider tale of the Windows Start Menu. - Dave's Garage

Hello Windows 10 64-bit I use a lot of alarms every day - I need the messages to pop up and sound an alert. Occasionally alarms gave problems but then would resume normal function after a while. However, this time they seem permanently broken. I hear the alert sounds at the correct time but...

I am finally looking for a replacement for the ancient Windows Live Mail program and I am completely amazed that apparently email client programs have gotten so much WORSE in the last decade. The first replacement that I tried was the nonsense that Windows includes in Win 10 as the so-called...

I know Microsoft Edge lets you reopen the 20 most recently closed tabs and windows, but does it store/retain info about stuff that was closed further back?

This next Chrome extension, Faster Bookmark - Add Bookmark faster which you can find here: Link Removed Let’s you easily add bookmarks to a certain folder of your bookmarks by selecting a folder from a long list of 900 folders you last bookmarked to. It says: “Adds a new browser button to...

I've heard that organising the Start menu in 11 is not possible. (It became pretty convoluted in 10). Is this true? I like ( or even need) to organise programme links, grouped according to purpose ( graphics, Office, internet, etc,) because I have lots of useful little programmes, many of which...

Posting this here, although I'm not sure it is a network problem per-se, but it is network related. The problem is that some applications will not open files on a networked PC via the list of recent files that appears when starting the app fromthe Start Menu. I get The item you selected is...

Hello, We have right-click paste in windows 7 and this option appears wherever pasting is possible. But after pasting the clipboard contents remain in memory. It would be nice if we have another paste-wipe option wherein after pasting the clipboard content is wiped. How can we make it possible ...

When I leave a browser tab open and not used for a while It freezes so that moving my cursor over anything and clicking does not cause an action. To temporarily fix this, I only need to switch to another tab and then right back to where I was. The original tab will be functional and it will have...

Hi, Am looking for a way to force the pen on my external tablet monitor to behave like the mouse using keyboard shortcuts. App in question is MS Whiteboard. Have tried uinsg "left click" as a setting in the driver, and holding down the left click on the mouse and moving the pen cursor. No joy...

Describes an update to Windows 10, version 2004 that enables version 20H2 functionality. Continue reading...

Hi, I am looking for software that will run on windows 10 for doing time lapse photography through a high def webcam, can anyone recommend any? Windows own camera software has a function for it but despite turning it on it still only takes a picture if I press the button... Thanks in advance.

Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player Continue reading...

Search button on taskbar, and typing in start menu/start screen no longer works. It does nothing. At the same time, Timeline history does not show up. (even if it's enabled on settings) I tried searching online methods such as windows troubleshooter, resetting index, sfc command, powershell...

H their I recently upgrade to Version 10.0.18363 Build 18363 on my Windows 10 Home edition and now I cannot use my lock screen functions I tried all the solutions on the internet from register changes, adding d word, gpedit settings without success I am not on a domain - home PC Any solution...

My windows button is not working. Run command window also don't let me access functions. Windows update was turned off, wonder if that is the problem. Cannot access windows update or settings. Thanks

Greetings. I love the magnifier in MX and Mint Linux (ALT-scrollwheel). Anybody know of a tool to get that same functionality in Windows 10/7? Thanks.

Since I updated yesterday to this version File Explorer search does not work at all. I assume it is because you are using cortana/online/live search which I have all turned off in group policy because I do not want any search or info on my private computer going through anyone else's servers...