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Q&A: How can I make Windows 11 open things with one click?

Posted on June 26, 2024

Question from Frank:  Rick, I have a computer running Windows 11 and I have a question about it.

I’m 73 years old and have terribly arthritic fingers which makes it extremely difficult for me to “double-click” on things to open them.

I read somewhere that you can change a setting that’ll make Windows open things with a single click, but I can’t find it.

I’ll be much in your debt if you’d be so kind as to tell me how to set it up. Can you tell me how?  [Read more…]

How (and why) to run Windows’ Disk Cleanup tool

Posted on June 23, 2024

Over time Windows PCs can gather a lot of clutter, and all that junk takes up valuable disk space.

And on rare occasions it can cause the Windows installation itself to slow down and become unstable.

As you can see, it’s very important to keep your machine as free of clutter as possible.

Luckily, all recent versions of Windows come with a handy tool called Disk Cleanup that will quickly and easily remove most of the accumulated digital clutter for you. All you have to do is run it. Here’s how:  [Read more…]

Q&A: When you delete a file, where does it go?

Posted on May 23, 2024

Question from Judy:  I have a question that’s probably going to sound dumb, but I’m curious.

I’ve been using computers for a long time and I’ve deleted a lot of files. Where do they go after Windows deletes them?  [Read more…]

Having trouble opening a JPG file on Windows? Here’s how to fix it.

Posted on May 8, 2024

Facing difficulties opening JPG files on Windows 10 or 11 is a common challenge experienced by many users.

The nature of the issue may differ among individuals, ranging from encountering error messages like “We can’t open this file,” to problems with the default photo viewer, or even dealing with damaged JPG files following attempted recovery.

In this article, we will delve into seven effective methods to resolve the problem of JPG file not opening in Windows 10 and 11. Regardless of the particular obstacle you encounter, rest assured that there are solutions available to assist you in repairing and accessing your image repair.  [Read more…]

Forgot Windows password: Reset PC password with ease

Posted on April 26, 2024

Why need to reset PC password?

To protect your computer and its data, people usually set a password for it. Only by entering the correct password can you bypass the login screen, otherwise, you will be blocked.

But sometimes users may need to reset their PC password for various reasons, including:  [Read more…]

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