SSDs, or solid state drives, are widely used in desktops and laptops because they offer faster performance, quieter operation, and lower power consumption than traditional hard disks (HDDs). In the durability stakes,…
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Latest Windows update kills dial-up modems… intentionally
Did you know there are still people in the US who are connected to the internet via classic dial-up modems? They’re mostly older folks in remote areas without easy or affordable access…
Tidy up your PC’s lock screen with one simple step
If you’ve got annoying widgets displaying on your PC lock screen there’s a simple way you can remove them for a cleaner looking lock screen. Here’s what to do. What to do:…
I tried making Windows 11’s Copilot a habit. Here’s what stuck (and what didn’t)
Windows 11 is increasingly evolving from a classic operating system to an AI-centric platform. Microsoft is integrating Copilot not as a standalone application, but as a permanent system function. For private users,…
How to fix Microsoft Edge not opening
Today I’m going to show you how to fix a common problem with Microsoft Edge: that is the browser not opening or not responding when you click on it. It’s a simple…
This $25 Windows 11 Pro bundle comes with bonus training courses
TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro and the Essential Windows 11 Pro Training Course bundled together for only $24.99 (reg. $237). Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 last year, but many users were still hesitant to…
Wi-Fi not showing up in the Windows System tray? Here’s the fix
If your Wi-Fi isn’t showing up in the System tray then you can’t connect to the internet. But there is a simple trick that you can use to make it show up….
How to turn on Airplane Mode in Windows
Just like smartphones, notebooks (and even PCs) also support an airplane mode, or sometimes known as flight mode, in which all wireless connections are cut off. Originally, this mode was intended to…
Make your Windows PC’s taskbar transparent with this helpful app
Windows looks mostly neat and tidy on my computer but if I’ve got a really captivating image for a background I want to see all of it without the taskbar obscuring my…
Microsoft tests a better image format for Windows 11 backgrounds
Microsoft has begun testing support for WebP images (.webp) as desktop backgrounds in Windows 11, reports Windows Latest. It’s available in the Preview version of Windows 11 (Build 26220.7653) for now and…