Category: Windows

January 27, 2023

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 […]

January 19, 2023

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 […]

January 12, 2023

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 […]

January 4, 2023

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 […]

December 28, 2022

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 […]

December 28, 2022

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 […]

December 27, 2022

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 […]

November 29, 2022

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 […]

November 28, 2022

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 […]

November 21, 2022

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 […]

November 3, 2022

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 […]

October 31, 2022

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. […]

October 25, 2022

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 […]

October 24, 2022

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 […]

September 30, 2022

I’ve been following Windows since the 1980s. I was one of the designated launch analysts during the Windows 95 launch and in some ways, I owe my success as an analyst to that launch. It put me on the map […]

September 22, 2022

Microsoft is rolling out the 2022 Update for Windows 11. So why isn’t it showing up when you check Windows Update? I’ve seen that question a few times already on Windows support forums and in my inbox. It’s usually accompanied […]

September 19, 2022

If you’re an IT professional, you are likely still focused on Windows 10. Your network is mostly running it, Windows 11 is still in testing and you aren’t really sure when you’ll deploy the year-old OS. If this sounds like […]

September 15, 2022

Most new PCs today come preinstalled with Windows 11. The hardware was designed to work with Microsoft’s latest operating system, and most models built for the consumer market don’t offer the option to install the older Windows 10. (PCs made […]

August 15, 2022

The development of Windows 11 22H2 is in the home stretch, which means as an IT admin, I’m paying attention to some of the features and technologies it brings with it and planning ahead for deployment. Like many users, I’m […]

August 8, 2022

Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 22H2 are in the final stretches before they are officially released. While Windows 11 22H2 may have a few cool features that I’m looking forward to, including additional protection against ransomware (more about this […]