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Regular readers of this blog know that I really like Windows 10.
In my opinion, it’s the best version of Windows that Microsoft has ever produced (all things considered).
But that being said, there are a few major annoyances with Windows 10 that sometimes make me question my overall affection for it, and the same is true for its successor, Windows 11.
One of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows. [Read more…]
Did you know malicious apps on your Windows 10 machine could be sending spam and virus-laden emails to other people, in your name?
This is taking place right now on unsuspecting users’ PCs, and it’s happening on a massive scale.
Lets face it, Windows 10 is a data hog.
By default, your Windows 10 device constantly gathers various morsels of usage data and sends them to Microsoft over your Internet connection.
In addition to the obvious privacy concerns, this constant transmission of usage data can really eat into the monthly data allotment you receive in accordance with your Internet service plan.
This is especially important if you’re on a limited data plan like satellite Internet or via a cellular carrier.
Luckily, there are several things you can do to greatly reduce the amount of data your Windows 10 installation will collect and send back to Microsoft, and enhance your privacy as well…
Have you ever had a browser tab freeze up on you?
If so, you know how frustrating it is when you have to close the entire browser including all the other open tabs just to get the PC running normally again.
Well, I have a bit of good news for you: You can usually close just the one browser tab that isn’t responding without having to close any of the other open tabs!
The next time a web page freezes up on you, give this a try: [Read more…]
Do you lock your PC every time you leave the room to keep prying eyes from seeing what you’re working on or to prevent others from messing with your computer?
If you only use a computer at home the answer is probably no, but if you use one at work chances are you do.
In fact, many companies actually require their employees to lock their PCs when they leave the room for whatever reason.
If you work for one of those strict employers you probably worry that you might forget to lock your machine sometime and end up getting reprimanded for the lapse.
Well guess what? Windows 10 has a feature called Dynamic Lock that will automatically lock your PC every time you get up and leave the room.