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It’s safe to say that setting up a new Windows 11 laptop in a hurry is not for the faint of heart. The story shared by the author at Pocketables paints a vivid picture of the trials and tribulations involving modern Windows installations and the out-of-the-box (OOTB) experience. If you’re...

Eye control technology is no longer just the stuff of sci-fi movies—it’s very much available on Windows 10 and Windows 11 today. Whether you’re someone with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a caregiver setting up assistive tools, or simply curious about how futuristic tech has become...

Adding a printer or scanner to your Windows system can often feel like navigating a labyrinth: you know there's a way in, but the turns and twists often leave you frustrated. Today, we demystify the process to ensure smooth sailing. Whether you're a Windows veteran or a newcomer, let's take a...

Virtualization has become a cornerstone for organizations and individual users seeking flexibility in software environments. Hyper-V, Microsoft’s built-in hypervisor, is often touted as an accessible and powerful option, especially when it comes to Windows platforms. While Hyper-V on enterprise...

As Windows 11 continues to evolve, Microsoft's November 21, 2024, update (KB5048779) specifically targets the Out-of-Box Experience, or OOBE, tailored to the latest 24H2 version. While updates often focus on bug fixes, security patches, or backend upgrades, this update is an intriguing slice of...

So, the holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable influx of family, friends, and perhaps even the occasional nosy neighbor, all vying for a moment on your beloved Windows PC. But how do you indulge their requests without exposing your personal files and settings? Fear...

So, you finally decided to upgrade to Windows 11, and now you’ve bought yourself a shiny new Wi-Fi printer. Exciting, right? But then comes the million-dollar question: how do I connect it to my computer? Fret not, dear reader, because I’m here to guide you through this straightforward yet...

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UEFI legacy disabled - Operating system not found Hi , well I'm trying to install remix os It says I should disable secure boot then I go to advance startup option to get into boot menu shift+restart then i change something called uefi to lagacy to disable secure boot Then I save n restart boom...

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I have win10, win7 and winXP on our home LAN. I have XP because I have a printer that needs XP: no drivers available for any other brand of Windows: a Laserjet 3150. So the printer hangs off that PC as a local printer. Now I think if I want to access it across the network from these other...

Hey guys, So I have Ubuntu on my PC, I tried it and I don't like it. My PC was originally windows. I downloaded the ISO file, so how can I install it and replace Ubuntu?

Hi, I need to allow someone to remotely connect to my windows 10 desktop, and am wondering if this is possible: I have a dual desktop monitor setup that is extended (not mirrored), and am wondering is it possible to grant someone remote access only to the secondary monitor? I would like to...

Sign into your new Surface device faster and easier with these easy-to-follow steps. Windows Hello offers a more personal way to sign into your Link Removed or Link Removed. Using biometric security, Windows Hello on Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 allows you to bypass entering in complex...

Hello, I am in the process of setting up a computer for our work canteen, the computer is essentially going to be able to access only the internet, and Microsoft office. Using the GPedit.msc I have removed virtually everything I can think of so that only the above mentioned programs remain...

How can i add Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 i want to do Dual Boot So i can use both os. I have made the partination but don't know what to do next.

Im runnng windows 7 and oracle vm virtualBox were im running windows 8 now i wanna be able to access all my docs and partitions basically everything from my windows 8 /virtual machine . Is this possible and if it is how can i do this? Operating System MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit...

Hi, i have this little problem with remote desktop. Link Removed due to 404 Error check out that picture attached. As you can see there are two "System Properties" side by side left one is mine (language is finnish) and right one is copied from "how to set up remote desktop." Every single "how...

Here's a couple of tools that will save you many hours on a clean install of Win 7: SIW - Run this little program to save an HTML page full of info about your current Windows install; most importantly, it shows you all the software installed on your PC. Get it here Unknown Device...