PowerToys has grown into one of Microsoft’s most beloved open-source projects for Windows, providing a suite of advanced utilities that range from outright productivity boosters to refined niche tools for enthusiasts. Since its relaunch in 2019, PowerToys has seen dozens of updates, introducing...
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Microsoft’s increasing integration of advertising within its core operating system utilities has become a significant talking point among users and industry analysts alike. The latest move in this ongoing trend is the inclusion of Microsoft 365 promotional banners within the PC Manager...
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Windows Sysinternals is a suite of advanced utilities developed by Microsoft to assist users in managing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting Windows systems. While these tools are often associated with IT professionals and developers, many of them offer functionalities that can significantly...
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For many Windows users, getting the most out of their operating system is about more than simply working within Microsoft’s stock workflow tools. Power users, productivity enthusiasts, and even casual tinkerers often find themselves searching for solutions to stubborn inefficiencies and...
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Microsoft's recent integration of advertisements into its applications has sparked significant debate among users and industry observers. The latest instance involves the Microsoft PC Manager app, which now features promotions for Microsoft 365 services, subtly presented as helpful tips. This...
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Even in an era where the Microsoft Store is packed with polished, easy-to-install options, a handful of stellar Windows applications remain off-limits to the official storefront, often due to their open-source nature, licensing, or the complexity that defies store sandboxing. For users willing...
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There’s a quietly humming universe within Windows, and most users are blissfully unaware of the cosmic power right within their reach. It’s called PowerToys, a name that suggests more superhero sidekick than system utility, but in reality, it’s a toolkit built for productivity nerds, obsessive...
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It’s one of those guilty computing pleasures: yearning for a stripped-back, no-nonsense interface in an age where software seems to beg for your attention with shiny buttons and charts that flutter like a peacock’s tail. If you’ve spent any time in Windows 11, you know what I mean. Microsoft’s...
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If there’s one thing that separates the ordinary Windows user from a digital time traveler hopping between Control Panels and system tools at the speed of light, it’s the Run dialog box. A little window with a big personality, Run has weathered decades of Windows redesigns, survived the Start...
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Microsoft is set to make a subtle yet powerful refinement to one of Windows 11’s most beloved utilities. In an upcoming update, the familiar Snipping Tool will receive an integrated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) text extraction feature, enabling users to extract text from any on-screen...
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Hidden and Timeless Software Gems That Still Shine on Windows 11
Though we live in an age of ever-shifting software landscapes, some older programs endure with surprising grace, continuing to deliver essential functionality and efficiency on modern Windows 11 systems. Not every shiny new app is...
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my internet-provider sometime loses connection … need a utility to monitor/log when service interruption occurs.
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i always shut-down when not using computer … also, shut off surge-protector (includes vendor's modem). when i turn on...
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I installed Comodo System Utilities 4 the other day to test it. I used Revo Uninstaller Pro to both install it and uninstall it. Revo found numerous leftovers and deleted them all. After removing it and rebooting (past the Windows logo), I noticed a brief message at the black screen just before...
I have been having a problem. My computer has been rampant with BSODs today. My Computer originally came installed with Vista Home Premium 32 bit, and has had multiple upgrades since, including an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Since I have installed 7, I have had no problems, except...
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Have tried the built in backup and am not happy as it keeps telling me that I don't have enough disc space left despite the fact that it is 1 terrabyte. Is there a good backup program (freeware)that I can use instead? Thanks!
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