Windows 11 adds a new feature to show off your PC’s build
Microsoft is adding a new ability for third-party developers to add widgets to Windows, as well as a new “top cards” summary of your PC within the Settings menu. Microsoft began rolling […]
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How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows
Windows has plenty of buried features—and a few are tied to keyboard shortcuts that most users stumble across accidentally. For example, take Sticky Keys, which is an accessibility feature. It lets you […]
How to find device drivers when Microsoft Windows can’t
In most cases, Windows will recognize new hardware you install in your PC and you can just start using it. This works for internal components, such as a network or graphics card, […]
Microsoft starts forcing Windows 11’s big 24H2 update on PCs
If you’ve been trying to somehow avoid the Windows 11 2024 Update, those days are over. Microsoft is now saying that mandatory Windows 11 24H2 updates have begun and the installation is […]
How to hide Windows 11’s power button
To prevent users from simply shutting down your computer, Windows 11 lets you remove the power button from the Start menu. It’s not obvious, however; doing so requires a small change to […]
How to encrypt files in Windows
Most of us have some rather sensitive files on our PCs. Whether it’s our tax returns, financial records, password lists (seriously, just use a password manager already), or just files you don’t […]
How to empty Windows 11’s recycle bin automatically
As soon as your Windows drive runs out of space, the operating system starts to delete files that are probably no longer needed from the recycle bin and your downloads folder. That […]
How to find the recovery key for your encrypted Windows 11 PC
Device encryption is a security feature that Microsoft often quietly enables during Windows 11 setup. Sign in with a Microsoft account on a PC with compatible hardware, and the deed is (usually) […]
A better laptop battery percentage indicator is coming to Windows 11
Windows 11 laptop users can finally rejoice thanks to Microsoft’s latest improvement: a much better battery status display. Up until now, you could only see a battery level indicator in the bottom […]
How to fix common USB connection problems in Windows
So you’ve connected a device to your PC via a USB port — but Windows doesn’t recognize it. What now? Before you assume the product (or your PC port) is broken, there […]