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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Monday, May 16, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to disable Windows 10’s “Lets finish setting up your device” post-update screen
• How to make your Windows 10 PC run like new again
• Q&A: Which brand of external hard drive is the best?
• Did you know there are people with ‘total recall’ who remember literally everything?
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Today’s quick tech tip….
How to disable Windows 10’s “Lets finish setting up your device” post-update screen
Do the “Lets finish setting up your device” screens you see after Windows 10 installs updates annoy you as much as they annoy me?
I already have my Windows settings configured the way I want them and I don’t need to be prodded to change them every time my PC finishes installing updates.
If you feel the same way, a simple Windows 10 Settings change will prevent that screen from popping up in the future. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Right-click the Start button, then select Settings from the menu.
2 – Click System.
3 – In the left-hand column, click Notifications & actions.
4 – In the right-hand column, uncheck the box beside “Suggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows”.
5 – (Optional) – While you’re there you can also uncheck the other boxes in that section for a much cleaner, less-hassle Windows experience.
That’s all there is to it. You shouldn’t be seeing any more of those irritating “Lets finish setting up your device” post-update screens.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• How to make your Windows 10 PC run like new again
Is your Windows 10 machine having issues that you just can’t seem to resolve? This post explains how to reset your Windows installation so you can start over fresh.
• Q&A: Which brand of external hard drive is the best?
A reader wants to get an external hard drive to store backups on and she wants to know which brand is the best. This post has my answer.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
MinisForum EliteMini HX90 Mini Desktop PC (#ad)
Are you intrigued by the growing universe of mini PC’s but you’re concerned about the possibility of anemic performance? Well look no further than this little gem.
The folks at MinisForum have managed to pack all the power and speed of a full-size mid-range desktop PC into a case that’s about the size of a typical hardback book.
I was expecting this machine to heat up a bit due to all the components being squeezed into such a small case, but I was pleasantly surprised by how cool it stays even when operating under a relatively heavy load.
What’s more, it has ample RAM and SSD storage with plenty of capacity for adding more.
And oh yeah…it’s fast!
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Did you know there are people with ‘total recall’ who remember literally everything?
There are a very few people in the world who remember every little detail of their entire life. This post explains why.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Boost Mobile will let you lower your phone bill by playing games and watching ads
• Another week of job slashes and crypto crashes
• Intel reveals a whole load of hardware security issues
• Microsoft opens voting for best Windows apps
• A comprehensive overview of Windows 11 22H2, the OS’s first big yearly update
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