Feeling busy and scattered is normal; being constantly interrupted by pings, banners and background network activity is optional — and three simple setting changes can buy back hours of uninterrupted focus on a Windows PC.
Background / Overview
Modern Windows desktops are packed with convenience...
Recently when I open a new Chrome browser window, the window opens as normal with the cursor blinking in the Address Bar.
But when I type in a search term or URL……. the text does not appear in the Address Bar.
I first need to click with the mouse on the address bar to make it active.
This...
This morning I became unable to switch the focus of my window. When I am in Mozilla, I can use the mouse as normal but I cannot use my taskbar, start button or another program (with the mouse) even if I alt-tab into it. If I close mozilla, then sometimes I can access my desktop with the mouse...