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How to enable Live Captions on Windows 11

Posted on May 13, 2024

On September 20, 2022 Microsoft rolled out their first major update to Windows 11.

One of the major enhancements included in that update was the ability to display “Live Captions” at the top of the screen containing a real-time written transcript of whatever is being said in virtually any type of audio content.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Will resetting Windows remove all viruses from the PC?

Posted on May 2, 2024

Question from Kim:  I have a 2 year old Windows laptop that appears to be infected with viruses because it acts weird all the time and it runs really slow.

Also, my Norton software keeps finding two viruses that it can’t remove and I don’t know what to do next.

I’ve heard that resetting Windows will remove all the viruses from the system. Is that true or do you think I should just break down and buy a new laptop?

If you think I can just do the reset can you tell me how do to it?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Does Windows still leave traces of deleted programs behind?

Posted on April 25, 2024

Question from Vince:  Hi, Rick. I need a little info and advice about Windows 11 if you don’t mind.

I’ve been using Geek Uninstaller to delete programs ever since I read your post explaining how Windows leaves bits and pieces of a program behind when it deletes it.

I updated my Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 and I was wondering if Windows 11 leaves traces of deleted programs behind too. I’m hoping Microsoft has finally fixed this?

[Read more…]

Why you should use a ‘Standard’ user account in Windows

Posted on March 14, 2024

Every modern version of Microsoft Windows allows you to create two types of local user accounts.

In my opinion every PC should have one account of each type installed even if only one person will be using the computer.  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I make Desktop icons open with one click?

Posted on March 3, 2024

Question from Marie:  I have a neurological disorder that makes it hard for me to double-click because my hands shake so bad.

When I bought my computer they set it up for me so that I could click on a desktop icon and it would open with a single click.

Ever since the last update was installed I have to click on an icon twice to get it to open. That’s very difficult for me.

How can I get the single click to start working again?

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