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Q&A: How can I add a ‘Windows’ key to an older keyboard?

Posted on July 19, 2023

Question from Phil: Your article on the Windows key prompts me to ask this question…

What’s the best way to add a ‘Windows key’ function to an older keyboard that doesn’t have that key on it?

Heads-Up: Microsoft is planning to remove Cortana from Windows

Posted on June 4, 2023

If you’re a Windows user you’re probably familiar with Cortana, the personal assistant that Microsoft added to Windows beginning with the initial 2015 release of Windows 10.

Personally, I’ve never been a fan of Cortana and removing it has always been one of the first things I did any time I got a new PC or reinstalled Windows for some reason. [Read more…]

FYI: Windows 10 isn’t going away any time soon

Posted on May 6, 2023

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As you probably know, Windows 11 has been out for a while now and it’s quickly gaining traction in the marketplace.

But here’s a little secret…

Windows 10 is still very much alive and well.

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Q&A: How do you switch Windows out of S mode?

Posted on May 4, 2023

Question from Karla: I bought a closeout Acer laptop a couple of months ago and I didn’t realize it had Windows 10 S on it. I didn’t even know there was such a thing.

I just found out that some of the software I really need to run won’t work with Windows 10 S. It needs Windows 10 Home instead.

I’d just return the laptop and get a different one but it was a closeout and I can’t return it.

I heard that you can convert Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home for free but I don’t know how to do it. Can you tell me? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I make my PC’s mouse pointer and text cursor easier to see?

Posted on April 11, 2023

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Question from Oliver: I just replaced my old desktop computer with a brand new Dell laptop with Windows 11.

I like the new computer ok, but I’m having one problem that I hope you can help me solve.

Whenever I’m typing something on my computer I have a hard time seeing the text cursor. Even worse, I also have trouble seeing the mouse pointer.

Sadly, my eyes just aren’t what they used to be. I guess that just goes with the territory when you’re in your 70’s. [Read more…]