It may sound odd to want to stop updates on your Windows 11 computer. After all, updates are usually related to new features and bug fixes. Many may even check for new updates daily, hoping to see an update. So why would anyone want to pause them? Well, may the update you haven't received yet have caused other users problems you want to avoid. Or, maybe your computer doesn't … [Read more...] about How to Stop Windows 11 Updates
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How to Change the Themes on Windows 11
It may not seem like a big deal, but changing the theme on your Windows 11 computer can be refreshing. Having to look at the same colors every time you turn on your computer can get boring. But the good news is that you have different themes, so you can switch to another when you get bored with one theme. There are methods you may already be aware of, but there could be others … [Read more...] about How to Change the Themes on Windows 11
Windows 11: How to Enable/Disable “Manage” Selection Under “This PC”
When you share your computer with others, you risk them making changes you're not happy with. You could tell them not to make any changes, but they can forget or directly not listen. But you can ensure that no unauthorized changes are made by disabling the Manage option under the This PC option. The process may sound complicated, but by taking it one step at a time, you'll see … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Enable/Disable “Manage” Selection Under “This PC”
How to Enable/Disable On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11
Enabling the onscreen keyboard on your Windows computer gives you the liberty to use your computer in tablet mode. This option can be helpful if a key on the physical keyboard is not working and you need to get some work done. The good news is that enabling the feature is quick and easy, but there is more than one way to turn it on. If you experience issues with one, you can … [Read more...] about How to Enable/Disable On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11
Windows 11: How to Rename Your Computer
When you first got your computer, your computer had random numbers and letters for a name. For some, it might not be such a big deal for the computer to have a default name, but if you prefer to change it, it can quickly be done. By changing the name, you can make your computer stand out from the rest, and if you ever change your mind about the new name, you can always change … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Rename Your Computer
How to Personalize the Lock Screen on Windows 11
Even if you haven't personalized your computer's lock screen, you still get lovely images when you access your lock screen. But, even though the pictures are nice, you may still prefer to look at others that come from a specific source. You can make all sorts of changes to your lock screen and change the images and what info you can look at. For example, if you have an event … [Read more...] about How to Personalize the Lock Screen on Windows 11
Chrome: How to Open a PDF Using Adobe Reader
Sooner or later, you'll need to open a PDF while using Chrome. The browser will open the file on another tab when you open it. This can be useful if you only want to view the PDF, but if you want to do more such as edit the file in any way, you'll want to open it in a program such as Adobe Reader. The process may seem a little complicated, but you can get through the process by … [Read more...] about Chrome: How to Open a PDF Using Adobe Reader
How to Enable Live Captions in Windows 11
If your Windows computer is running on the 22H2, then you'll be able to find Live Captions. It's a feature that is very helpful. Now you won't miss a single word of what is being said, even if it's a video playing on your browser. Turning on the feature is quick, and you can even change the position of the Live Captions. You can place them at the top, middle, or bottom. … [Read more...] about How to Enable Live Captions in Windows 11
Windows 11: How to Customize the Widgets Board
Customizing the widgets board on your Windows 11 computer lets, you quickly see the info you want. But if you recently purchased your computer or simply never got around to it, you'll find widgets about topics you might not be interested in. But you can quickly eliminate the ones you don't care about and place the interesting ones at the top of the list. You can go back at any … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Customize the Widgets Board
When Is Windows 10 21H2 End-of-Life and What to Do Next?
If the buzzing news of Windows 10 21H2 end-of-life (EOL) is bugging you, you’ve come to the right place. Read below when is the Windows 10 21H2 support end date and what next from there. Software and computer operating system developers have invented a convenient word and concept. If you don’t know it yet, it’s software lifecycle. It allows them to stop … [Read more...] about When Is Windows 10 21H2 End-of-Life and What to Do Next?