How to Use and Customize Widgets in Windows 11

Windows 10 had live tiles, giving you constantly updating information on things like news or weather. Windows 11 gives you the same functionality through widgets. Let’s take a look at how to set them up. Note that unlike a phone, these widgets will not appear on your desktop. Windows widgets are displayed on a dedicated […]

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How to Manage User Account Settings in Windows 11

Windows 11 provides many new computer management tools, allowing users to customize their accounts to best fit their needs. For example, you can easily adjust the account type, personalize features, and optimize your PC’s security settings. In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to manage your user account settings on the Windows 11 operating system. How […]

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How to Remove Start Menu Recommendations in Windows 11

Microsoft is constantly on the lookout for new Windows features to improve the user experience. However, privacy concerns surrounding some of the new features have resulted in people wanting to remove or alter the new Start Menu layout. In this tutorial, we’ll explain how you can remove the Recommended section of the Start Menu from […]

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How to Change Your Keyboard Layout in Windows 11

Knowing how to switch keyboard layouts is essential if your computer has multiple keyboards or you type in several languages. You might also need to change your keyboard’s layout if some keys are swapped or stop working correctly. This tutorial covers four ways to change the keyboard layout on Windows 11 computers. You’ll also learn […]

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How to Turn On Screen Savers in Windows 11

With CRT monitors being phased out, there’s no need for screen savers anymore. But if you still want an animation to play in Windows 11 when your computer is idle, here is how to turn it on. And don’t worry – you don’t need to install a third-party app or dive deep into the registry […]

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Is 8GB RAM Good Enough for a Windows PC?

More RAM is better, but how much is enough for your Windows computer, and how much would be a waste? RAM is expensive, and maybe spending money on other specs such as a graphics card for a gaming PC would be better after all. If you’re wondering about the amount of memory in your current […]

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How to Enable and Use System Restore in Windows 11

System Restore creates restore points for your Windows software. If you’ve made changes to your Windows 11 PC that you regret but don’t know how to change, Microsoft’s System Restore feature is your friend. In this article, we’ll explain how to use the System Restore function on your Windows 11 PC to undo changes or […]

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How to Stop Windows Update Notifications

Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 on every Windows 10 user. The persistent notifications to upgrade to Windows 11 are distracting and annoying—especially if you don’t want Windows 11 yet. We’ll show two ways to stop Windows 11 update notifications on your Windows 10 PC. In Windows 11, you can also use the methods below to […]

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How to Find Your Computer’s Uptime in Windows 11

Your computer’s uptime describes the CPU’s operating duration since the last reboot. That is, how long your PC has been running since it was powered on. You might need to monitor your computer’s uptime when troubleshooting memory leaks and other performance issues. Windows has several built-in tools for checking how long your computer has been […]

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Windows Shutting Down Automatically? 15 Ways to Fix

Does your Windows PC shut down or restart without warning? There are several potential causes behind that. For example, it could be a software/hardware conflict, overheating, or hard drive error. This troubleshooting guide will outline multiple solutions to fix auto-shutdowns and restarts in Windows 10/11. If your computer shuts down constantly, you must boot your […]

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