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Operating System, Windows

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows, and I’m sad for Cortana

May 23, 2023

Via: BGR

Goodbye, Cortana. It was a good run. Okay, Cortana isn’t dead but she may as well be with Microsoft’s latest announcement. The company hosted its Build event earlier today and revealed Windows Copilot, which brings the AI assistant right into […]


Operating System, Windows

For Windows 10 PCs — out with the old, in with the new?

May 8, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

You’ve probably heard that Windows 11 is a “meh” operating system. And Windows 12 is little more than a dream at this point. But with Microsoft no longer updating Windows 10 (except for security fixes), what’s a PC geek got […]


Operating System, Windows

How to reduce Windows driver bloat

May 5, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Over time on Windows systems, it’s inevitable that old device drivers get supplanted by new ones. Even on systems where drivers aren’t rigorously maintained, Windows Update will typically update at least a dozen drivers annually. Those who pursue driver currency […]


Operating System, Windows

New Windows 11 update puts Bing Chat front and center

February 28, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

As part of Microsoft’s new Windows 11 feature update, users will be able to access the company’s new AI-powered Bing directly from the taskbar. In a blog post announcing the update, Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay said “the search […]


Operating System, Windows

12 ways to speed up Windows 11

February 21, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Windows 11 does a lot under the hood to speed up a PC’s performance. The same PC will generally run faster on Windows 11 than Windows 10. But no matter how zippy your Windows 11 may be, it can run […]


Operating System, Windows

Windows 12 and AI: a coming boon or boondoggle?

February 8, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

Microsoft has gone all in on artificial intelligence (AI), pouring $10 billion in the OpenAI startup — and that’s just the opening gambit. Expect many more billions to follow. There’s good reason for that investment. AI will reap many billions […]


Operating System, Windows

Microsoft: More widgets are arriving for Windows 11

January 27, 2023

Via: ZDnet

Meta’s Messenger app is the first third-party widget to be available in the Windows 11 widget board — but the support for third-party widgets is only for users running the latest Windows 11 preview. The widget system was one of […]


Operating System, Windows

Winget: The best way to keep Windows apps updated

January 19, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

For a little more than a year, I’ve been working with winget daily to monitor and maintain my Windows 10 and 11 PCs. For those not already in the know, winget is the built-in, PowerShell-based interface to Microsoft’s Windows Package […]


Operating System, Windows

Microsoft finally ends Windows 7 and 8.x support

January 12, 2023

Via: ComputerWorld

This week signals the end of the line for Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 support. After years of extended security updates, no more bugs or security holes will be patched in the venerable operating systems. Windows 7 had a good […]


Operating System, Windows

Microsoft ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 next week

January 4, 2023

Via: BGR

If you are one of the millions of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 users still waiting around to upgrade your operating system, now is the time. On January 10, 2023, Microsoft will end support for both Windows 7 and Windows […]


Operating System, Windows

How to disable your laptop keyboard on Windows

December 28, 2022

Via: Laptop Mag

There are several scenarios that will compel you to disable a keyboard on a Windows laptop. Perhaps you’re cleaning your device and don’t want to accidentally hit keys that send your computer spiraling into a state of rage, deleting programs […]


Operating System, Windows

How to view image EXIF data in Windows

December 28, 2022

Via: Laptop Mag

EXIF data, or Exchangeable Image File Format, is information saved about a particular image by any device. If you are using Windows as your operating system, accessing this data is relatively easy. Some of the typical information included in EXIF […]


Operating System, Windows

How to change mouse cursor color on Windows

December 27, 2022

Via: Laptop Mag

It’s not surprising that we spend the bulk of our time moving a mouse around on our PCs. What is surprising is that few people know about some of the built-in customization options on display to change the appearance of […]


iOS, Operating System, Windows

Chrome for iOS now lets you quickly open links from other apps in Incognito

November 29, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

Google has added a nifty feature to Chrome for iOS that gives you the option to quickly open external links from other apps using Incognito. It’s especially useful on shared devices. The default behavior loads links alongside other open tabs […]


Operating System, Windows

How to troubleshoot and reset Windows Update

November 28, 2022

Via: ComputerWorld

Like it or not, those who use Windows Update to obtain and install updates, patches, and fixes will occasionally encounter issues with the Windows Update service. Sometimes, a specific update may not download. At other times, an update may fail […]


Operating System, Windows

iCloud for Windows users claim images and videos from strangers are showing up in their library

November 21, 2022

Via: 9to5Mac

There are ongoing issues apparently affecting the iCloud for Windows app, particularly in regards to photo and video storage. According to a number of online complaints from users, iCloud for Windows is corrupting certain videos. There are also reports of […]


Operating System, Windows

How to use your mobile phone as a webcam in Windows

November 3, 2022

Via: ZDnet

Your Windows laptop likely has its own webcam that you use for virtual meetings. But many laptop webcams are stuck at a low resolution. And if you’re using a desktop, you may not even have a webcam accessible. In that […]


Operating System, Windows

Beware going down the Windows beta-testing rabbit hole

October 31, 2022

Via: ComputerWorld

If you’re a normal geek, you likely play around with various operating systems and releases. Often, I find that trying out various betas can not only leave you confused about what’s been officially released, it can also confuse your computer. […]


Operating System, Windows

Google Chrome will no longer support Windows 7 next year

October 25, 2022

Via: The Verge

Google will release the final version of Chrome for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 sometime next year. Chrome 110, which is tentatively scheduled to be released on February 7th, 2023, will be the last version that supports the two older […]


Operating System, Windows

What does Windows 10 22H2 bring to the table? Not much.

October 24, 2022

Via: ComputerWorld

So, Windows 10 22H2 is finally out. And it includes…well…um…just what exactly? First, remember that this fall brings two 22H2 releases: One for Windows 11, one for Windows 10. While Windows 11 22H2 has a lot of changes (such as […]