Windows 11, as the latest iteration of Microsoft’s iconic operating system, brings a host of visual and functional upgrades designed to streamline the user experience. Yet for many users—especially those with muscle memory rooted in earlier versions—certain default features and behaviors can...
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For years, Microsoft’s Windows Search feature has functioned as the nervous system of the platform, enabling users to surf through apps, files, settings, and integrated web results with a single keystroke. With the latest update, Microsoft’s innovation trajectory has led to a new...
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Windows 11, in its evolution, has garnered both praise and criticism from users across the spectrum. For some, its polished aesthetics and array of productivity-focussed features represent a modern OS finally coming into its own. For others, the experience is marred by persistent annoyances...
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Few events spark debate in the tech world like a high-profile insider publicly expressing a preference for a rival platform. When Merill Fernando, a Product Manager at Microsoft, openly declared on X that macOS suits his workflow better than Windows 11, it wasn’t just a personal preference; it...
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Below is an in-depth look at eight free automation tools that can transform the way you work with Windows. If you’re tired of repetitive tasks and inefficient workflows, these tools may be just what you need to reclaim your time and boost productivity.
8 Essential Free Automation Tools to...
There’s something deeply satisfying about a freshly cleaned Windows PC: the mouse feels snappier, the programs launch with pep, and, just for a moment, you can believe that your aging workhorse has been infused with the spirit of a brand-new machine. But before you embark on a risky download...
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Exactly what the titles says.
I started to notice a change with the clock every now and then. I finally concluded that the clock does not change during sleep, restart, or shutdown.
My computer goes to sleep often, and when it wakes up from sleep, the time is the same as when it was prior to...