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The slow but steady phasing out of the classic Control Panel in favor of the modern Windows Settings app has been a storyline stretching across multiple Windows generations. With Microsoft’s recent accelerating pace in porting key Control Panel features to the newer Settings interface—most...

A quiet but notable shift is underway in the Windows Server ecosystem—one that could soon touch the broader user base of Windows 11 as well. In a move that highlights Microsoft’s evolving approach to power-user options, the company is currently testing a new “Advanced Settings” page in Windows...

A wave of both curiosity and criticism has swept through the Windows 11 community following the introduction of the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, a move by Microsoft clearly intended to put artificial intelligence front and center in users’ daily workflows. This development, delivered as part...

Mastering the intricate art of keyboard shortcuts in Windows can redefine the way you interact with your computer, transforming everyday tasks into a seamless, efficient workflow that not only saves precious time but also opens up a world of hidden functionality. For many users—veteran tech...

Whether you're a years-long veteran of Windows or a newcomer whose first desktop was a Windows 11 machine, the way you see and organize your files can have a profound impact on your productivity, efficiency, and even your enjoyment of daily computing. File Explorer, arguably the beating heart of...

For Windows users seeking to rejuvenate their daily digital workspace, the quest for a vibrant, functional, and interactive desktop often leads to third-party wallpaper engines. Among the most noteworthy entrants to this realm is Sucrose—a free, fully open-source wallpaper engine designed...

Creating a shortcut to shut down your Windows 11 computer may seem like a minor tweak, but for power users, accessibility advocates, and anyone seeking streamlined workflows, a dedicated shut down shortcut can be surprisingly useful. In some situations—such as software glitches that freeze the...

For many Windows users, the universal struggle of keeping software up to date is a familiar, often frustrating experience. The task is deceptively simple—after all, isn't updating applications just a matter of clicking the "update" button when prompted or letting background updaters do their...

Microsoft’s Relentless March: Control Panel Features Find New Home in Windows 11 Settings It’s become an emblematic journey: Microsoft, long criticized for the fractured landscape of Windows configuration panels, continues its determined migration of legacy Control Panel features into the modern...

The update train just keeps on rolling for Files, the energetic third-party file manager trying to give good ol’ File Explorer a run for its money—and you have to admire the sheer audacity of it. While Microsoft cautiously adds new ribbons and context menus to File Explorer like one nervously...

Proxmox: the open-source swiss army knife of virtualization, often whispered about by IT pros in dim server rooms and meme-laden forums alike, has recently been thrust further into the limelight thanks to a growing chorus of enthusiasts. If you’ve ever wondered whether running Windows 11 inside...

When it comes to kickstarting a whirlwind of productivity on Windows 11, few things spark as much passion—and, yes, even controversy—as the Start menu. Even if you don’t typically find yourself locked in philosophical debates about UI placement, there’s something universally relatable about...

There’s a certain magic in watching a piece of software lock up right as you have an unsaved document open, isn’t there? In the world of computers, unresponsiveness isn’t just a minor nuisance; it’s practically a rite of passage. Anyone who has spent more than a few months on Windows knows the...

By default, every time you tap that familiar yellow File Explorer icon in Windows, you’re greeted by the “Home” folder—a digital mix of your most recent files and frequently visited folders. It’s as if a virtual butler rummaged through your desk and laid out your latest projects, “just in case...

I'm about to buy a new Windows 10 (power user class) PC. I want to migrate all of my applications and files, however, I don't want to migrate my Windows 10 from my current PC to my new PC. Does any migration software migrate files and applications without over-writing the (newly installed)...

Hi, I'd to make my cmd open as an administrator by default. I know I can hit Win+X->'a', but I want to open the admin-cmd anywhere. Normally I open cmd in a folder either by: 1. Typing 'cmd' into Windows Explorer url bar [preferred method] 2. shift+right-click -> open cmd as administrator So...

Recently I met Kody Peralta, an ambitious 18-year old high school graduate who’s Surface Book has changed the way he learns. Kody now has the ability to take handwritten notes which he couldn’t do on pen and paper because of his transcription disability, dysgraphia. People with dysgraphia have...

There's a number of Windows 10 system folders that can be accessed if you know their Windows reserved names. read more Continue reading...

I'm new to WP8 and really want to get firmly behind it. Not a tech guy - just an average power user of smart phones. As professional always on the go - one of the most critical tools we need is the ability to open Word files, see docs as they are supposed to look (like when you open them on a...

Hi I am having problems getting VPN connections to work for power users, details below: - Client machines are domain computers (2003 domain funct lvl), running Win7 pro (64bit) - Users are domain users, with power user, and network configuration, local machine membership. - UAC has been...