task management

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...

On my windows 11 machine, after it is running for a couple of minutes I briefly see 2 cmd windows popup briefl. They're gone way too fast to see what command is executed or to have any clue where they originate from. How would I go about finding out what program is executing them ?

Hi Folks! I want to set remainder into windows 10 calendar e.g. for tomorrow at 12:00. Remainder will show pop-up if a computer turns on before or exactly on that hour. If I turn on computer later (12:05) pop up won't show. Remainder text will not appear! How to set remainder to show me pop ups...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

I don't understand why it hovers 75% average. This is doing video processing. Can I make it 100%? Thanks in advance.

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...

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...

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...

Hi everyone, I like to watch a DVD at the weekend which is another region so I have to power up my Windows 10 pc to play it as my standalone player wont read it. The computer usually plays without making the cpu fan go noisy however I find windows likes to start pratting about running other...

With much of your to-do list now online, you expect your browser to be fast and reliable every day. Your browser is the tool you rely on to get things done. Online productivity now depends on how fast your browser is, so that to-do list can disappear. So, don’t you hate it when your browser...

Since releasing the new Microsoft Edge, we’ve heard feedback that customers, especially in enterprise environments, need more visibility into our feature roadmap and release schedule so they can plan deployments and prepare for upcoming changes. Today, we are announcing the availability of...

Web browsing doesn’t happen in isolation, and users frequently multitask between their web browser and other apps using the Taskbar and Alt + Tab. Traditionally, these surfaces have been almost exclusively focused on apps, forcing users to take additional steps to get to the tab they need—until...