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It is a powerful system utility that supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 and includes hundreds of settings. It also includes many options that were earlier available exclusively in my standalone applications.
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Besides Winaero Tweaker, there are a number of other useful freeware tools created by Winaero. Check them out here: Winaero apps. Continue reading "Winaero Tweaker"
Microsoft is currently developing the upcoming update for Windows 11, which will incorporate numerous advancements in artificial intelligence. One of the most intriguing aspects is an undisclosed feature codenamed "AI Explorer." This tool will allow the operating system to analyze context within applications and track user activity to enhance information search capabilities and boost overall productivity.
Continue reading "Here is everything that we now know about AI Explorer in Windows 11"
Windows 11 Build 22635.3566 is now available to Insiders in the Beta channel. It restores the Show desktop button in the taskbar, and allows you to drag and drop files to File Explorer's address bar. Besides, there are new icons for Widgets, and plenty of fixes. Continue reading "Windows 11 Build 22635.3566 (Beta) brings back the Show desktop button in the taskbar"
HP disables printing access for printers until users install the HP Smart app in addition to drivers. Earlier this month, a HP LaserJet M110w printer user reported that the manufacturer of office equipment had seemingly disabled the printer's printing capability without providing a clear reason.
Continue reading "HP now forces you to have HP Smart installed, otherwise the printer won’t print"
MS-DOS 4.00 source code is now published on GitHub under MIT license. There is quite a complex and fascinating history behind the DOS 4.0 versions, as Microsoft collaborated with IBM on some of the code, but also created a branch of DOS called Multitasking DOS , which was not widely adopted. Continue reading "Microsoft published MS-DOS 4.0 sources on GitHub"
Microsoft has backported to Windows 10 one of the greatest optimizations earlier made to Windows 11: Small update size. To save your network bandwidth, Microsoft is following in the footsteps of Windows 11 by decreasing the size of Windows 10 update packages. Continue reading "Windows 10 updates will now be of much smaller size"
In this post we will review available methods you can use to reset Windows 11 with Remove everything or Keep my files options.
You can use this option when you need to improve the performance of your PC when it is not running well due to recently installed apps, drivers, or updates. This process involves reinstalling the operating system, allowing you to choose whether to keep your personal files or remove them before proceeding with the reinstallation. Continue reading "How to Reset Windows 11 PC"
Google had initially announced that it would test third-party cookie blocking for 1% of Chrome browser users. However, the company has now decided to delay a wider implementation of this feature. Continue reading "Google again delays blocking third-party cookies in Chrome"
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X Plus desktop processor for laptops running Windows on ARM. This chip will be cheaper than the flagship Snapdragon X Elite, but it will still offer good performance for everyday tasks, games and AI-powered features. Snapdragon X Plus will be used in mid-range devices.
Continue reading "Snapdragon X Plus for Windows on ARM is officially revealed"
After updating Google Chrome to version 124, you could already noticed changes in font rendering. The font used in tab titles, menus, bookmarks, and some other interface elements has become bold and a bit blurry on some devices. While you can tolerate the bold font, you won't be happy to see the blurry captions. Thankfully, it is easy to fix this issue. Continue reading "How to disable the new bold font in Chrome 124"
In May, Microsoft will debut the consumer versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, both powered by the latest ARM processors from Qualcomm. The event will be held in Seattle on May 20th. But the specs of the upcoming devices have been leaked to the public. Continue reading "Surface Pro 10 based on Snapdragon X Plus specs leaked on Geekbench"
