Windows 11 Is Starting to Feel Like macOS

Out of curiosity, I decided to load up the version on a machine and give it a whirl. It isnt cluttered with app labels and the like, and that makes for a smooth and decluttered experience. Everything about the UI changes to the main screen feels like an attempt to declutter the screen. Ultimately, theres still a lot we dont know about the OS, though. Sometimes, we just need to remove the clutter and spruce things up with new features....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Stephen Morrison

Windows 11 S Mode: What It Is and How to Use It

What Is S Mode? New Windows 11 computers sometimes come with S mode activated to keep the gear secure. To use apps outside of the Microsoft Store, you must turn off S mode. Do I Have Windows 11 S Mode on My Computer? SelectSystemon the left, and thenAbouton the right. UnderWindows specifications, look next toEditionto see which version of Windows 11 you’re running. If it saysS mode, then your equipment is in S mode....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Edward Smith

Windows 11 SE: What you can and can't do in Microsoft's remote learning OS

Conversely, Windows 11 SE is a separate operating system with a particular focus on remote management. Microsoft made Windows 11 SE with that in mind. What is Windows 11 SE? Since the software is classroom-focused, you’re not likely to find this in stores. Instead, Windows 11 SE comes preloaded on select Microsoft devices that Microsoft plans on selling to education organizations. Can you install Windows 11 SE on your home laptop?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Nathaniel Johnson

Windows 11 Will Be Abandoning Several Taskbar Functions

The aim is to encourage people to use theWindows Widgets panel, instead. The clock also has been altered so that it no longer displays the time in seconds when clicked. It’s not just functions that can be performed via Widgets, either. Microsoft The right-click context menu also is gone from the taskbar. Not at first, anyway. Microsoft

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Heather Hall

Windows 11 Won’t Be a Revolutionary Change, Experts Say

Will it be a massive change from Windows 10? Will Microsoft finally overtake the design schemes found in other operating systems like macOS? If youre hoping for something revolutionary, youll probably be disappointed. Erick Cerritos / Unsplash The most significant areas well probably see changes in are the visuals and overall UI design. The Elephant But why Windows 11, and why now?

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Danielle Kidd

Windows 7 Drivers

Updating to the latest Windows 7 drivers may help keep your PC running at its best. As of January 2020, Microsoft isno longer supporting Windows 7. We recommendupgrading to Windows 10orWindows 11to continue receiving security updates and technical support. Need help to install a Windows 7 driver?SeeHow to Update Drivers in Windows. Another alternative is a dedicated driver installer tool. See the very bottom of this page for a quick list of the most recently updated Windows 7 drivers....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Amanda Wilson

Windows 8 support for Dual Monitor – Review of Features

Windows 8 is elegantly designed such that its themes fit perfectly onto a dual monitor setup. So if you are using dual monitor setup you might right away test Windows 8 theme features for yourself . But you gotta see to it that both the monitors are using the same resolution. Some would even like their second display to work as an HDTV. you might also watch a YouTube video, which shows Windows 8 on a Dual Monitor PC....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Jeremiah Brown

Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to Know in 2025

This is the case for manyalt codes that work in Windows. For example, check out these lists ofGoogle Docs shortcutsandExcel shortcuts. FAQ Tochange keyboard shortcuts on Windows, download Microsoft Power Toys. Sofya / Unsplash If you have an external keyboard and mouse, use the Windows Mouse and Keyboard Center tool. Select theShortcut Keyto assign a shortcut. Taking a screenshot of the Command Prompt.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Caroline Rasmussen

Windows Memory Diagnostic

It’s comprehensive, but is also very easy to use. TheBIOSin your box will test your memory during thePOST, but it’s an extremely basic test. Windows Memory Diagnostic should be that second tool. WMD used to be available directly from Microsoft but no longer is. The link above is to Softpedia which also hosts the download. Microsoft no longer hosts this program. Microsoft developed the program, that’s all. Once downloaded, runmtinst.exe....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Dennis Lopez PhD

Windows Runs So Fast on M1 Macs It’s Embarrassing

Yes, Windows runs faster on a MacBook Air than on Microsofts own computer. The result, according to Graf, is “almost flawless.” Does this mean we can look forward to an official version of Windows on the Mac? Microsoft “The ball is in their court. There seem to be few technical roadblocks. It makes too much sense.” ARM is fundamentally different from the x86 chips from Intel and AMD that power PCs and older Macs....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Sandra West

Wired vs. Wireless Networking

WiredEthernetwas once the common choice for homes and businesses. We reviewed both technologies to help you decide which is best for your small web connection. Overall Findings Close proximity to the router is required. More freedom (within range). Wired LANs use Ethernet cables and networkadapters. Two computers can be wired to each other using anEthernet crossover cable. However, wired LANs usually require devices likehubs, switches, orroutersto accommodate more computers. PopularWLAN technologiesfollow one of the three main Wi-Fi communication standards....

April 15, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Christopher Jordan

Wireless TV: What You Need to Know

Is there a wireless TV solution for your television model? These are typically referred to as a transmitter and a receiver. WiGig, WHDI, and WirelessHD are all variants of this same base technology. Kogan There have been various products released that use them, most usually costing a few hundred dollars. Your TV will need to have aUSB port, however. Wi-Fi is also used by wireless TV headphones and wireless surround sound speakers for TV andwireless home theater setups....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Rebecca King

Wiring a Cigarette Lighter to a Battery

When you install an auxiliary battery, you have a few different options. If your truck has an extra battery slot, you dont have to worry about positioning. With the batteries wired in parallel, the voltages of the batteries will not be added together. There really isnt anything special or difficult about wiring a cigarette lighter to a battery, in fact. For an easy connection, you’ve got the option to use alligator clamps....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Tyler Rogers