I use the Clock App for things like meeting I need to go to, laundry ready (I live in a flat with a shared laundry room two floors below me) and when to take my meds. (I'm older than most of you ...)
A recent (yesterday?) update to the app seems to have stopped it working. I realised the time...
Windows laptops have solidified their dominance in the computing ecosystem, striking a balance between powerhouse performance, affordability, and sheer versatility. As we step into August 2025, leading brands like Dell, Asus, Lenovo, HP, and Acer are fielding impressive lineups, each tailored to...
Windows 11’s commitment to streamlined productivity has often been undermined by an intrusive feature many users know all too well: the Second-chance Out-Of-Box Experience, affectionately dubbed SCOOBE. Despite its intentions of improving the overall setup and customization process, this...
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Since its initial release, Windows 11 has sparked both excitement and frustration among PC users, with many praising the modernized design while questioning the operating system's real-world performance. Recent developments signal that Microsoft, acutely aware of persistent complaints, is taking...
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27913 to the Canary Channel, introducing a series of refinements aimed at enhancing user experience and system stability. This update focuses on subtle yet impactful changes, addressing various issues reported by users and improving the...
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Windows 11 users who rely on multiple monitors for work or entertainment are set to receive a long-awaited usability boost that underlines a persistent theme in the Windows development story: the slow, deliberate return of features lost in the transition from Windows 10. In the most recent...
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For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Windows users working with multi-monitor setups has been the limited functionality of the taskbar and system tray across secondary displays. Despite all the advancements in Windows 11—from its refined visual style to under-the-hood...
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Here’s a summary of the news and its implications regarding Microsoft’s new move:
Microsoft is rolling out new logging tools in the latest Windows 11 development builds to address systems' sluggishness and performance problems. The goal is to help Microsoft better identify, analyze, and...
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WhatsApp, the widely-used messaging platform owned by Meta, has recently announced a significant shift in its desktop application strategy for Windows users. The company is transitioning from a native Windows application to a web-based version encapsulated within a desktop container, commonly...
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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at addressing performance issues by automatically collecting diagnostic data when users experience system sluggishness. This initiative is part of the upcoming 25H2 update and is currently being tested in the Windows Insider Program...
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Here’s a summary of the article from XDA Developers about Microsoft’s reliability claims for Windows 11 24H2:
Microsoft claims Windows 11 24H2 is their most reliable Windows so far. They cite a 24% drop in unexpected restart failures compared to Windows 10 22H2.
Data comes from Microsoft’s...
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With the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710, Microsoft is making a decisive move to address the persistent concerns voiced by users about Windows 11’s performance, especially in comparison to its predecessor, Windows 10. Among the slate of new features and improvements, the...
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Windows 11’s journey since its debut has been a narrative of modernity juxtaposed with increased system demands, leaving many users—particularly those with older hardware—lamenting the trade-off between fresh features and everyday speed. Microsoft has now publicly acknowledged this perception...
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It is no secret that Microsoft’s collection of telemetry data has long been a contentious issue among Windows users, with debates simmering for years about where to draw the line between legitimate diagnostics and invasive monitoring. Especially since the release of Windows 10, “telemetry” has...
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Since its launch in October 2021, Windows 11 has faced persistent performance issues, prompting Microsoft to take decisive action. The company is now implementing automated performance log collection and actively seeking user feedback to address these challenges.
Users have reported various...
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Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...
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In an assertive new move aimed squarely at remedying persistent Windows 11 performance woes, Microsoft is openly seeking the help of both users and developers—signaling a shift towards community-powered diagnostics and refinement for its flagship operating system. Since the highly anticipated...
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Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing the performance of Windows 11 has taken a new turn in its latest development and beta builds, with the introduction of dedicated telemetry designed to monitor and log sluggishness within the operating system. This shift marks a distinct move towards...
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Since Microsoft unveiled Windows 11, users across a spectrum of hardware have voiced persistent concerns about lag, slowness, and an overall lack of the responsiveness that once typified Windows 10. The promise of a sleeker interface, refined system apps, and improved productivity tools has been...
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Users of Windows 11 have long expressed frustration with sluggish system performance, sometimes citing unresponsive applications, slow boot times, or inconsistent frame rates during gaming. Now, Microsoft is seeking to directly address these reports with an innovative, data-driven approach: the...
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