Windows users who skimmed last week’s roundup of “48 keyboard shortcuts” got more than a list — they received a practical nudge to stop clicking and start typing their way to faster work. The Technology For You / ZDNet piece collects more than 40 essential Windows 11 key combos and groups them...
Switching operating systems can be both a liberating and intimidating undertaking, often accompanied by apprehension about losing cherished features and habits developed over years of daily use. For lifelong Windows users, one of the biggest sticking points when considering the switch to Ubuntu...
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When it comes to essential tools that transform the day-to-day experience of using Windows, few utilities have achieved the cult status or practical indispensability of FancyZones—one of the standout modules in Microsoft’s ever-evolving PowerToys suite. At first glance, FancyZones may seem like...
For many Windows users, getting the most out of their operating system is about more than simply working within Microsoft’s stock workflow tools. Power users, productivity enthusiasts, and even casual tinkerers often find themselves searching for solutions to stubborn inefficiencies and...
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When comparing modern desktop operating systems, it's clear that both Windows 11 and Ubuntu bring their own strengths to the table, yet each harbors unique features that, if adopted by the other, could dramatically improve the overall user experience. While Ubuntu is widely lauded for its...
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For years, Windows has cemented itself as the go-to platform for both home users and professionals. Yet, as robust as it may be, its default window management system often leaves much to be desired—especially for power users juggling a dozen apps, data references, or creative projects across...
A) Some people have said Multiple Desktops & Task View is silly or unnecessary or 'geeky' when I suggested it could be put to good use.
B) Windows 10 allows some funky snapping. 1/2 screen or 1/4 screen. And everything 'floats' & is sizable.
Well, it is becomes bloody neat when you combine A...