It’s scary when your webcam turns on and you don’t know why
Your webcam turns on for no reason. Why? The idea that some unknown eyeball might be watching you might make you nervous. It did me — which is why I’m telling you […]
Category: Windows
Super God Mode for Windows grants easy control over 1,200 settings
Although Microsoft allows Windows users to tweak all kinds of system settings, not everything can be customized. Even when playing around in the Control Panel, there are hidden features that are hard […]
How to use Windows 11’s camera app to take photos and videos
1. The camera app in Windows Foundry The camera app is one of the most frequently used apps on smartphones — and Windows also has a camera app. Microsoft has greatly improved […]
Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
Earlier this week, Microsoft published a new support page with tips for Windows users who want to boot up their operating system more quickly. The tips mainly center around optimizing startup apps, […]
How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
Microsoft Teams is Microsoft’s platform for business-oriented communication via chat, audio calls, and video calls. The service is part of Microsoft 365 and often comes already integrated with work PCs, especially if […]
How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
The notifications at the bottom right of the Windows desktop screen can be practical. If you’re waiting for an important e-mail, for example, you don’t need to keep opening the mail program […]
How to restore Windows 11 from the cloud, including data and settings
If Windows 11 no longer works properly, you can reset the operating system, download the installation files from the Microsoft cloud, and reinstall Windows 11. You can also restore your data in […]
How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11’s Start menu
One of the more annoying things about Windows 11 is that the operating system displays ads in the Start menu for promoted apps and services from the Microsoft Store. The good news […]
How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate
Whether it’s Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, the browser is the program we use on a day-to-day basis. That said, most of us continue to use the same old browser even when […]
20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day
As a long-time Windows geek, I’ve always loved and relied on keyboard shortcuts. They’re incredible! Like a collection of secret handshakes that can quickly perform useful tasks and dramatically speed up whatever […]