tech issues

So, phone link shut down/disabled! But not on my win 11, 23H2, OS build 22631.4317. Plus (Oct. 15th), I found this Microsoft Removes Phone Link Companion from Windows 11: What You Need to Know Most days I just kiss off MS foibles, but UH! WTF

The rollout of the much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has certainly filled users with excitement, thanks to its promise of new AI features and improvements galore. However, as has often been the case with large updates, it hasn’t come without its stumbling blocks. One of the most notable...

The latest update to Windows 11, dubbed 24H2, was promised to deliver a slew of exciting features and enhancements. Yet, instead of a tech fiesta, many users have encountered a barrage of problems that would make even the most seasoned IT professional cringe. The cherry on top? A significant...

In a striking turn of events, the latest update to Windows 11, version 24H2, has triggered an uproar among users, particularly those utilizing Western Digital (WD) SSDs. Reports flooded in detailing system crashes accompanied by the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), a nightmare scenario for...

In the ever-evolving world of technology, software updates are like the culinary chefs of the digital realm—sometimes they whip up something incredible, and other times, they create a full-blown disaster. Recently, the much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 Update turned from a gourmet delight into a...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, dubbed 24H2, is sending tremors through the tech community, especially among users equipped with Western Digital NVMe SSDs and outdated Intel audio drivers. The rollout has come with a slew of blue screen errors (also lovingly referred to as BSODs)...

It may or may not have come after an update, but Edge constantly uses too much CPU. Even closing it down doesn't kill the process and it keeps using CPU, I have to kill the process myself. Edge doesn't start at boot. Edge's behavior is also abnormal. If I click on the title bar, the computer...

Hello, AMD 2021 Windows 11 HP Desktop Model # S01-aF0134z. There is a problem with the BIOS. To fix that, I am using a secondary working HP Laptop to create a HP BIOS USB Recovery stick, but it is not working. Using the serial number of my HP Desktop, I downloaded the BIOS update .exe file from...

hello, yes, this is the problem. 2.9ghz is written on the box as the base clock and the machine is also very slow.

My daughter's 5-year old, Dell Inspiron 15 3000-3552 gave her the BSOD so after I diagnosed it to be unknown problem she bought a newer one, a Inspiron 15 3000-3502 with SSD and no CD drive. As long as we can remember laptops have come with CD's. Oh well, they need to profits so getting older...

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Hi I'm still trying to get rid of the Avast folders on my wife's laptop. I decided to try and remove it using the command prompt, or the Power Shell in this case. What I want to delete is the folder at C:\Windows\Program Files\AVAST Software "Avast Software" is the folder I want to delete...

I just purchased the ts5051 (not sure of the US alternative) I am using PC win 7 x64 All installation went smoothly, drivers, software, all good. The printer is now on my system via USB. Appears as the default printer in printers and devices..great! I try to print....NO PRINTER IS INSTALLED ON...

I have been determine if I need to purchase a 6th generation laptop to run Windows 7 for an application. I was having a conversation with someone else and they seemed to figure out the first half. That is, to get the application to run in Windows 10. I would appreciate if there is anyone who can...

Old Dell M1530, fresh install of windows 7. has a fingerprint reader but using Dell fingerprint software= not finger print reader installed. windows reporting that AuthentTec is present device manger it shows driver is up to date and is working fine. uninstalled dell software. Control...

I am playing with an Ipad at the moment. One thing led to another, and I decided to try out the Windows version of Safari. All seemed in order. Nothing in particular to reccmend or discredit it. But, when I trid to open this site, I received this message. Only this site.?? Just came back to...

Hello, I have a Thunderobot St plus laptop with a backlitght keyboard. The backlight is controlled via the control center (version5.0001.0.98, I had a newer version, but where it did not work or if it did take a long time) (and there is a Flexikey application that already controls the light...

As a windows 10 update just screwed my laptop, I just thought to get back on Windows 7! So now Ill make daily posts on the Windows 7 Part of the forums!

I have Windows 10 on my desktop and laptop computers, but neither one will connect to my Creative T-30 Bluetooth Wireless speakers. When I add a Bluetooth device (in the Bluetooth settings window) the speakers are detected, but connecting fails. I have run the troubleshooter, restarted services...

On both the all setting page and from the help screen. Also the microphone does not appear either Recently did the creators update but had to use the Upgrade assistant tool as it failed over several weeks other wise. I do now have a microphone on my tablet screen keyboard that does appear to...