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Question from Keegan: I recently updated my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
With Windows 10 I had the power mode set to “Best Performance”, but I can’t figure out how to change it in Windows 11.
I could be imagining things, but it seems like Microsoft made a lot of changes to the Windows interface.
How do I set my computer’s power setting to “Best Performance” now that Windows 11 is on it? [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]