windows management

Windows Office Hours is quietly becoming one of the most essential resources for IT professionals, Windows administrators, and tech enthusiasts alike. In a landscape where hybrid work, security threats, and accelerating cloud transitions have permanently altered how organizations manage their...

Catch up on the latest capabilities for Windows 11 management and security, and you’ll quickly realize these aren’t just incremental updates—they’re signals of a rapidly evolving operating system that balances AI innovation with practical, day-to-day improvements in productivity, security, and...

For many Windows 11 users, the Microsoft Store represents both a gateway to new software and a symbol of Microsoft’s vision for a unified application ecosystem. Yet, despite its foundational role, the Store is not immune to errors that can disrupt productivity or simply impede daily convenience...

Microsoft has been steadily shifting the user experience in Windows from the old Control Panel to the modern Settings interface—and a new beta build confirms that even the classic mouse properties options aren’t exempt from this transition. This isn’t an overnight transformation; it’s a...

Most people approach reinstalling Windows with the same sense of dread that they reserve for dental appointments or updating the firmware on a printer: a necessary evil, guaranteed to disrupt your day and likely to leave you grumbling at the universe (or Redmond, as is Windows tradition). But...

It’s a universal truth—give someone access to the Windows Settings app, and suddenly your network environment is less a digital utopia and more a Wild West saloon with keyboard cowboys firing off random configurations. Whether it’s a curious intern, a well-meaning spouse, or that legendary...

It always starts innocently enough—one day, you’re minding your own business, perhaps checking whether Windows Update has kindly decided to allow you to work, when suddenly you notice a mysterious guest lurking in your C: directory: the “inetpub” folder. As it turns out, this is not the digital...

When you need to upgrade your RAM, troubleshoot a hardware issue, or simply impress a tech support technician, knowing your PC’s model number is a must-have detail. Windows 10 offers a few native ways to pull up this information without the hassle of tracking down labels stuck on the chassis. In...

AI crawlers—often viewed as the digital equivalent of eager, information-hungry “spiders”—are rapidly becoming a hot topic among website administrators and digital marketers. As these AI-powered bots expand their reach in web indexing and content analysis, many in the Windows community are...

Hitachi Energy Relion Devices: Urgent Security Patch Required A recent advisory has put the spotlight on a critical vulnerability affecting Hitachi Energy’s Relion series—namely, devices within the Relion 670/650/SAM600-IO families. For those working in and around industrial control systems...

As of October 15, 2024, Windows 11 users are facing new developments regarding the 24H2 update, which has sparked both intrigue and trepidation within the community. The recent bulletin highlights that substantial updates—amounting to a hefty 8.63 GB—will now be contingent upon having the latest...

If you’ve ever found yourself in a bind trying to free up space or troubleshoot software issues on your Windows system, you may have encountered the elusive AppData folder. This hidden gem of a directory plays a vital role in maintaining the functionality of the applications you use daily. Think...

Windows users often seek out ways to optimize their systems for better performance and efficiency. One popular strategy circulating within online forums and among tech enthusiasts is "debloating" Windows. This refers to the process of removing unwanted apps, services, and features from the...

Introduction The Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) utility has been a foundational tool for managing Windows systems. However, with the evolution of technology, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of WMIC. This change has important implications for users and applications...

We recently started having a problem where if the Domain Controller is not listed first in the "DNS Server addresses, in order of use". The computer will not join the Domain? It is supposed to go to the next server on the list if the first one is not a domain controller. Does anyone have any...

Dear all, I am looking to clone programs etc from Windows "regular user account" to "administrator account". Basically i want to log with administrator account and have everything exactly the way i have with the user account i use now. The reason for moving to administrator account is because...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.1052 (KB5003637) to the Beta Channel & Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1. See our blog post here on preparing the Windows 10 May 2021 Update (21H1) for release. This security update includes quality...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.844 (KB4601382) to the Beta and Release Preview Channels for those Insiders who are on 20H2 (Windows 10 October 2020 Update). For Insiders in the Beta Channel only who are interested in moving up to 21H1, see this blog post. This...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 20H2 Build 19042.388 (KB4565503) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. This Cumulative Update includes quality improvements. Key changes include: We fixed an issue that might prevent you from using PowerShell to change the system locale on...

I am using RDP to connect to my workstation, from which I rarely log out, leaving all open applications as is from session to session. Do you know of any way I can maintain the relative position of OPEN windows on the desktop? Every time I disconnect from RDP, I have to rearrange everything. :-(...