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  1. 5 Quick Fixes for Disappearing Touchpad Cursor in Windows 11

    If your touchpad cursor disappears on Windows 11, it can be a significant disruption to your workflow. Fortunately, there are several quick fixes you can try to resolve this issue. Below, we detail five effective solutions to get your cursor back on track and ensure your touchpad works...
  2. Prevent Windows 11 from Auto-Locking: Tips for Enhanced Productivity

    Windows 11 has an automatic locking feature that activates when the system is idle for a preset time. While this feature enhances security by protecting the system from unauthorized access, it can be inconvenient for users who need consistent access to their screen, especially during tasks that...
  3. How to increase screen time-out in Windows 11?

    My device: Gateway 2-in-1, 11.6" notebook (Windows 11 Home) Hello, all. I couldn't find any way to increase my screen time-out on my device. It's awfully frustrating: the screen goes dark very quickly (perhaps a minute or so), and I need to press the spacer bar to bring it back up. Other...
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    Windows 10 Different columns in FileExplorer depending on folder name?

    I setup the following columns as default for all (new) folders: Name, Size, Date modified Now I created a new folder with the name "work". Yes, all columns are set accordingly. Now I rename the folder to "_work" and the shown folders are automatically changed to Name, Date, Type, Size, Length...
  5. Windows 10 Widen date/time area in taskbar system tray

    On my laptop I'd like to widen the day and date area so that the day and date fit on one line. For instance, for today, I'd like it to display "Friday/09/16/2016." I have made this change in settings, and when I hover the mouse over that area, the display is correct. But because the display area...
  6. Windows 7 Odd Screensaver Issue...

    I've done a fairly cursory search through the forum, and haven't seen my specific issue mentioned, so here goes. I have Win7 and the screensaver is acting weird. Before anyone asks, I've checked all the settings regarding the amount of time before the screensaver comes on, before the computer...
  7. Windows 7 Problem after resuming from sleep mode

    Every time I wake my computer up from sleep mode a program (Coral Paintshop Pro X4) keeps starting up. My O/S is Windows 7 Ultimate. Not sure where to stop this from happening. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Windows 7 Magnifier Customization

    Having used the Intellipoint 5.4 Magnifier tool for the past few years, I'm truly disappointed with Windows 7's Lens Magnifier, which Intellipoint uses instead the older version. The Windows 7 Lens seems to be trying to replicate the old Intellipoint features but it doesn't stack up, namely...
  9. Windows 7 Restart after windows update causes font change

    When I restarted my computer today. It came up with a strange font on the screen. Link Removed This is not the first time this has happened. I do a system restore to a date earlier than the last windows update and it seems to clear the problem. Has anybody seen this and is there a way to...
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    Windows 7 no blue ribbon at top of home page

    sometimes, and I don't know what causes it, but I don't have the blue ribbon accros the top. I can get the back arrow and :X" by bumping the curser off the top of the screen , but that is a pain, can I fix that permanently? Jacksprat
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    Windows 7 file sharing with win 7 and xp question

    can anyone point me to a thread or FAQ on the easiest method of sharing my files from my evernal HD connected to win7 with my computers connected to xp. my main pc is running win7 and has an external HD with all my documents and I want to share them with my laptop and netbook that are both...
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    Windows 7 Fixing Guitar Lag on Windows 7: Troubleshooting Audio Delay Issues

    Hello, forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong section, but I don't know where else to put it. I have a problem and I hope one of you can help me. Problem I play electric guitar. I bought a jackplug to plug the guitar into my pc (directly to my soundcard) for direct recording and playback! I...
  13. Windows 7 Hang after resume from "Turn Off The Display"

    Yes. I've found another little problem. I have the power settings set to turn off the display after 30 minutes. Whenever I resume work, the screen stays black. Ctrl+Alt+Del ha a very slow response and goes to the blue selection screen. None of the selections work. Thus I have to reboot. I will...