native features

  1. Five Windows 11 native tools to replace third-party utilities

    Windows 11 has come a long way since its launch: the Snipping Tool now includes on-device OCR and recording features, Paint has gained practical editing utilities, and File Explorer has finally added tabs and broader archive handling. Still, dozens of small, repeatable friction points remain —...
  2. Windows 10 Anyone attempted to play with the new Game DVR?

    Just discovered this and recorded a very boring instance of Spider Solitaire, but at least it works. Not sure how robust it is at this point, nor if it even works on third party games, but I thought it was at least interesting that it was included natively. I thought maybe some real gamers might...
  3. Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 – The Power of Windows…Multiplied

    We know there’s a vocal set of people who just love virtual desktops. Having desktops beyond the limitations of a physical display is a powerful way to organize and quickly access groups of windows. Virtual desktops aren’t new. In fact, Xerox PARC created one of the earliest virtual desktop...
  4. Windows 8 What's so great about Windows8?

    A wee anecdote (w/ a moral): Now, to approach this in my own way & maybe, hopefully put a message across... People often ask me, what's so special about Windows8. OR, "I can't see any reason to want it over what I have" OR "that damned UI & those blasted APPs" OR why is it any better...