Windows 11 Archives - Page 4 of 15

How to add the Control Panel to the Start Menu in Windows 11

Posted on June 15, 2024

As you probably know, Microsoft is constantly making subtle changes to the Windows user interface.

And as you also probably know, some of those changes make more sense than others.

In fact, some changes make you scratch your head and wonder just what the folks up in Redmond were thinking when they decided to make them.

One of the biggest head-scratchers of all is Microsoft’s decision to remove the Control Panel from the Start Button’s right-click menu (the menu that pops up when you right-click on the Start button) starting with Windows 10. [Read more…]

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

Posted on June 11, 2024

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…]

Q&A: How do I stop Windows from repeatedly booting into Safe Mode?

Posted on June 6, 2024

Question from Jenna: I need your help, Rick.

I turned my computer on this morning and it booted up into Safe Mode instead of the normal mode.

I tried restarting the computer several times and it always boots into Safe Mode.

It’s an HP laptop with Windows 10. How can I make it boot up normally like it should? [Read more…]

How (and when) to repair or reset the Windows 11 Settings app

Posted on June 5, 2024

The Settings app is home to many of the settings you can change to tweak Windows 11 and make it work better for you.

But just like any other app, the Settings app can occasionally go sideways and stop working as it should. And in extreme cases it can stop working at all.

There are a number of things you can try in order to fix the Settings app if it starts acting up on you, but I always start with first trying to repair the app. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you use two mice to control one computer?

Posted on June 3, 2024

Question from Faye: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you and it might be one you’ve never heard before. Don’t laugh, but is it possible to use two mice with one computer?

I’m using a series of educational games to teach my 4 year old son Math and Phonics, and we’re always having to switch off using the mouse.

Is there any way to have two separate mice controlling the same computer? [Read more…]