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How to force a Windows program to always ‘Run as Administrator’

Posted on April 20, 2025

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One of the most irritating things about Windows is how you are frequently prompted to run some programs as “Administrator” even when YOU are the administrator.

This makes sense if you have multiple users on the same PC, but not if you are the only person who ever uses it.

If this irritates you as well, it’s easy to coax Windows into running any program as Administrator by default. Just follow these simple steps: [Read more…]

Is your CPU holding you back? Use a PC Bottleneck Calculator to find out

Posted on April 15, 2025

When you’re building or upgrading your PC, there’s always the nagging question: Will it bottleneck? As gaming and computing power continue to evolve, ensuring your system runs smoothly can be tricky.

A PC bottleneck calculator can help determine whether your CPU or GPU is holding you back from reaching peak performance. This simple tool can take the guesswork out of your system’s capabilities, saving you both time and money.

Many PC users are familiar with the term “bottleneck,” but what does it actually mean? It refers to a limitation in one component that hinders the overall performance of your PC. For example, if your CPU is too slow to keep up with your GPU, you’ll experience reduced frame rates and lag, even though your GPU is capable of much more. Understanding where these bottlenecks occur is crucial for anyone serious about optimizing their PC. [Read more…]

This Windows service is spying on you (but you can stop it)

Posted on April 12, 2025

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By default, a sneaky Windows service that’s constantly running on your PC watches your every move and sends the data it collects about your computer usage back to Microsoft.

Unfortunately, there are a couple of serious issues with this… [Read more…]

Two ways to quickly view the Desktop in Windows 11

Posted on April 10, 2025

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If you’ve recently switched to Windows 11 from a previous Windows version you’ve probably noticed that the little “Show Desktop” icon that used to be located beside the Start button is no longer there.

The folks at Microsoft really love making changes just for the sake of making changes, and this one is a real head scratcher.

The thing is, Windows 11 still has a “Show Desktop” icon. They’ve simply moved it to the far right-hand side of the Taskbar and changed its appearance a bit. And depending on your settings, it could actually be hidden from view.

Here’s how make sure the “Show Desktop” icon is enabled on your Windows 11 PC… [Read more…]

How (and why) to hide your Friends List on Facebook

Posted on April 8, 2025

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By default, any Facebook user who can see your profile can view your friend list as well.

With Facebook privacy being talked about in the news almost daily, many users are now hiding their Facebook Friend Lists from the public in order to protect the privacy of everyone on the list.

Hiding your Friends List will also provide another huge benefit: Scammers won’t be tempted to clone your account and use the fake account to scam your friends!

If you’d like to hide your friend list from prying eyes, just follow the steps below that apply to your device. [Read more…]