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Q&A: How can I keep the scrollbars always visible in Windows 11?

Posted on October 5, 2026

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Question from Eileen:  I just got my first Windows 11 computer and it looks a lot different that Windows 10.

Most of the changes are ok but I hate how the scrollbars are hidden in some apps until I move my mouse over to the right.

Is there any way to make the scrollbars remain visible all the time in Windows 11?  [Read more…]

Extend your iPhone’s battery life and protect your privacy (with one Settings change)

Posted on October 4, 2026

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Does it seem like your iPhone’s battery has a habit of dying sooner than it should?

There are many variables that determine how quickly an iPhone’s battery will drain, some of which are out of your control.

But luckily, there’s one battery hog that you can disable with a few taps that could make the difference between your battery lasting the entire day or dying on you at the worst possible moment…

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Posted on September 30, 2026

 

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How to save money when shopping for a new computer

Posted on September 29, 2026

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Folks often ask me what they need to look for when they go shopping for a new computer.

In a nutshell, they want to buy the best machine they can get without spending any more than they have to.

In some ways trying to find the right computer is a lot like shopping for a new car. There are always dozens of “current models” to choose from, and they tend to look a whole lot alike.

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How to pin the Volume Mixer to the Taskbar in Windows 11

Posted on September 28, 2026

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Do you find yourself frequently using the Volume Mixer on your Windows 11 PC?

If so, you can save a little time by pinning it right to your Taskbar so you can access it with a single click.  [Read more…]

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