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Q&A: How do I make File Explorer default to ‘This PC’?

Posted on April 26, 2025

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Question from Keith: Hi, Rick. I have a Windows desktop computer and I have a question about it.

When I open File Explorer it never shows ‘This PC’ by default so I always have to manually switch to it.

Is there any way to make File Explorer automatically open with “This PC” displayed without having to manually click the link to show it? [Read more…]

Q&A: Is it safe to keep my laptop plugged in all the time?

Posted on April 13, 2025

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Question from Chris: I’ve asked this question of several people who should know and received several conflicting answers.

I guess this is one of those things that boils down more to opinion than science.

I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now and I think you really know what you’re talking about, so I thought I’d ask your opinion on it.

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Q&A: Can I switch back to Windows 10 if I end up not liking Windows 11?

Posted on April 9, 2025

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Question from Melanie: For some time now Windows Update has been prompting me to update my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

I’ve been putting this off because I’ve heard that lots of people who switch to Windows 11 end up hating it but they’re stuck with it because you can’t go back to Windows 10.

I was talking to a friend about this and she said that’s not true because you can actually go back to Windows 10 if you end up not liking Windows 11.

At this point I don’t know what to believe. I’d like to give Windows 11 a try but only if I’ll have the option to revert back to Windows 10 if I end up not liking it.

Can you clear this up for me? [Read more…]