task management

  1. Mastering Task Management in Windows 11 with Fantastical

    For anyone striving to maintain order among the chaos of modern life, managing tasks efficiently can feel akin to juggling flaming swords! Luckily, for Windows 11 users, the task management app Fantastical offers a unique solution that blends simplicity with robust features, making it a godsend...
  2. Mastering Windows Task Scheduler: Automate Your Everyday Tasks

    Windows Task Scheduler is a powerful built-in utility in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 that enables users to automate and schedule repetitive tasks efficiently. This functionality can significantly boost productivity by allowing tasks, such as program launches, email sending, or system...
  3. New Windows 11 Feature: Kill Tasks Directly from Taskbar

    In an exciting development for Windows 11 users, Microsoft has introduced a feature that allows you to kill tasks directly from the Taskbar, eliminating the need to go through the Task Manager. This hidden functionality is located under Developer Settings and is disabled by default. In this...
  4. Mastering Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 & 11: Productivity Tips

    Navigating multiple desktops in Windows 11 and Windows 10 can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. By efficiently managing your virtual desktops, you can keep your tasks organized, reduce clutter, and easily switch between workspaces. Windows offers several...
  5. Maximize Your Productivity: A Comprehensive Guide to Clipboard History in Windows 11

    Clipboard history is a valuable feature in Windows 11 that significantly enhances user productivity by allowing seamless management of multiple copied items. Whether you are working on an important document, conducting research, or simply looking to streamline your tasks, understanding how to...
  6. Maximize Productivity with Windows 11's Virtual Desktops Feature

    In today's fast-paced digital environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously is essential for enhanced productivity. One of the standout features in Windows 11 is the ability to utilize virtual desktops effectively. This capability allows users to create separate workspaces on their...
  7. Boost Your Windows 11 Productivity with These Essential Widgets

    As technology evolves, so too does the way we interact with our computers. Customizing your Windows 11 desktop provides both comfort and efficiency while working on your PC or laptop. For users looking to enhance their workflow, incorporating various widgets can dramatically improve...
  8. To Do software that I can buy, not rent

    I need software like Todoist or Microsoft To Do that 1) I can buy and not rent, and 2) I don't have to have an existing account with someone to use (like Microsoft To Do will only work with a Microsoft account). I just want an app I can buy once and not have it tied to an email account. I've...
  9. VIDEO Inspired by challenges in your workday: latest innovations and updates from Microsoft Edge

    What would it feel like to get a boost in half of your workday? If you are an information worker, today you spend over 50% of your computing time in the browser. A browser isn’t just a browser anymore. It’s your center for digital work. Yet it typically looks and acts like the browser of...
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    Windows 11 Windows 11 is a horrible mistake!

    I am 58 and have been using Windows probably since Windows 95 started. And yes, there have been problems (XP) But Windows 11 has to be, by far, the worst! It's pretty fast and doesn't have many errors...BUT, you took away ALL user controls!!!! I am a graphic designer and my work is based on...
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    Windows 10 Moving files around into folders and right clicking files often makes my file system unresponsive

    Newer build with high end components. Machine Specs: - Windows 10 - Motherboard: x570 Taichi - Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor - 3.70 GHz - RAM: 64.0 GB - M.2 970 EVO 1TB (400GB used) - Graphics Card: Ventus 3X 3080 Whenever I try to move files around on my computer, my file...
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    Windows 11 about windows batch file on startup

    What commands will get a batch file to stop trying to start a program on windows startup? The following code below is what I had used to execute said program as a batch file: C:\Users\drumm\Desktop>start "" "C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe" -pc MY-PC -launch
  13. Survey unwraps what moms really want this holiday season

    Eighty-eight percent of millennial moms would prefer to have more quality time with family and friends this holiday season than to spend time shopping for gifts This year, Microsoft Store is on a mission to minimize holiday planning stress for moms so they can be more present for what...
  14. Windows 11 Update on Windows 11, and a question!

    Hi again, Well, I'm really liking Windows 11, I like how if you have two windows open, and you click on the one not showing it minimizes the one on top and expands the other, instead of putting the smaller one on top of the larger one maybe Windows 10 would do that two, but it wasn't on my...
  15. Microsoft Edge features help give you the most out of Microsoft 365 to reduce the pain of context switching

    Deb Dubrow, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Edge Sean Lyndersay, Partner Group Program Manager, Microsoft Edge Work smarter, not harder. We’ve all heard it. But with today’s world of more freedom—in how we work, when we work, and how we communicate while working—this statement is nothing...
  16. Our top new features to help you save time and money and stay safer online as you get ready for back-to-school

    Summer is in full swing. It’s hard to imagine but back-to-school is quickly approaching. There is still a lot of uncertainty in terms of what form the new school year will take. Regardless of whether our children will be returning to school in person, hybrid or online, every parent knows that...
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    Windows 10 Why doesn't my cpu work at 100% for a lengthy big job?

    I don't understand why it hovers 75% average. This is doing video processing. Can I make it 100%? Thanks in advance.
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    Windows 10 Multi-tasking on an old CPU

    I upgraded an old Laptop from Windows 7 to 10 64 bit. The CPU is Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz. It does not have Hyperthreading in the cores and when there are two tasks to be done it just stops until I quit one of the programs and then it can continue normally. Is there a program that can mange...
  19. Download Power Automate Desktop for Windows 10 to automate tasks and processes at no additional cost

    On Tuesday at Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that Power Automate Desktop is now available at no additional cost, allowing Windows 10 users to harness the power of low-code robotic process automation (RPA). The technology is available as a download and will be included in Windows Insider...
  20. Windows 10 Multiple desktops in a multi-monitor setup

    Hi, I'm new to windows, so I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm using Windows 10 after 15+ years using mac and Linux (switched from XP), and considering adopting Windows as my main OS. I'm trying to use win+ctrl+arrow to change between desktops, with a multi monitor setup. The problem is...