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Q&A: Is it really dangerous to optimize the Windows Registry?

Posted on September 5, 2025

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Question from Ellen: A couple of years ago I started using a Windows PC for the first time because my Mac died and I couldn’t afford a new one.

When I bought my new laptop the salesman told me that Windows does a horrible job at keeping the system optimized and running smoothly.

He said I needed to buy a program called System Mechanic and use it to clean Windows up every few months. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I buy a laptop with Windows 11 in S mode?

Posted on August 28, 2025

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Question from Amber: I’ve been shopping online for a new laptop and I’ve noticed that a lot of the lowest-priced Windows laptops have Windows 11 S installed on them.

I’d never heard of Windows 11 S before I started shopping for a new laptop. And now I’m really confused.

I have a couple of questions for you: [Read more…]

How to close a frozen browser tab without closing the other open tabs

Posted on July 26, 2025

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Have you ever had a browser tab freeze up on you?

If so, you know how frustrating it is when you have to close the entire browser including all the other open tabs just to get the PC running normally again.

Well, I have a bit of good news for you: You can usually close just the one browser tab that isn’t responding without having to close any of the other open tabs!

The next time a web page freezes up on you, give this a try: [Read more…]

Warning: Malicious apps on your PC could be emailing spam and malware in your name

Posted on July 22, 2025

Did you know malicious apps on your Windows 11 machine could be sending spam and virus-laden emails to other people, in your name?

This is taking place right now on unsuspecting users’ PCs, and it’s happening on a massive scale.

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Opinion: The Windows update process needs a lot of work

Posted on July 19, 2025

If you’re like me, there are probably a few major annoyances with Windows that sometimes make you scratch your head and wonder why it does the things it does.

One of the most annoying of those annoyances is Microsoft’s clunky ‘Windows Update’ procedure for Windows. [Read more…]

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