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?
Q&A: Is Windows’ primary purpose to spy on us?
Question from Gail: I’m getting ready to buy a new computer.
My friend said I need to buy a Mac because Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to primarily be spy tools.
First of all, is that true? And if it is, why does Microsoft want to spy on people? [Read more…]
Q&A: Can you ‘Undo’ a System Restore on a Windows PC?
Question from Edward: Hello, Rick. Love your site! I hope you can answer a question for me.
I downloaded a game onto my Dell laptop a few days ago and I immediately started getting lots of pop-up ads on my screen.
I uninstalled the game but I’m still getting the pop-ups. I read in a Windows forum that a System Restore should fix the problem but that there are no guarantees.
My question is can a System Restore be reversed if it doesn’t fix the problem?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]
Heads-Up: Microsoft is planning to remove Cortana from Windows
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…]
Q&A: How do I hide the Desktop icons on my computer screen?
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Question from Andie: I have a gorgeous photo of a sunrise over Lake Michigan as my desktop background.
The problem I’m having is all the icons scattered around the screen make it hard to enjoy the photo.
I know you can hide the desktop icons because my boss has them hidden on her computer screen.
Is there an easy way to hide them when I don’t need them and then make them reappear when I do? [Read more…]
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