Even careful Windows users may accumulate a good number of software programs over the years. Some of these are used daily or weekly, while others may sit idly on the hard drive for months or years without any use. It is certainly possible to use a program just once every six months or once a…
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Hide Gemini removes Google AI features on the Internet
Google, just like Microsoft, puts lots of effort into adding its Gemini AI to its products. AI is changing the Internet as we know it. There is the AI Overviews feature, which gives searches an AI generated answer on Google Search. Other examples include the Gemini button on properties such as Gmail or Google Docs….
NoBloatBox is another app to take care of preinstalled Windows apps in bulk
When you install Windows or start a PC for the first time that comes preinstalled with Windows, there is a high chance that you have dozens of apps installed already on the system before the first sign in. Some of these apps are all-time classics, like Notepad or Calculator. Others are not liked nearly as…
Windows 11 is getting a better battery indicator on the taskbar finally
When you use a mobile Windows device, you see a battery icon on the taskbar that ideally should indicate the remaining battery live before the device needs to be charged. Problem is, this icon is so bad on Windows, that it is barely workable. To get a true reading, it is necessary to hover the…
Microsoft starts automatic (forced) upgrade to Windows 11, version 24H2
If you still run an earlier version of Windows 11 on a PC that meets the minimum system requirements, then you may have the latest version of Windows 11 installed automatically on your PC. Microsoft says that Windows 11, version 24H2 has reached a new stage of distribution. Previous stages required manual interaction with Windows…
Winget Tips to get the most out of the Windows software manager
Winget is a software manager that Microsoft integrated into its Windows operating system years ago. It is a command line utility that you can use to find, install, uninstall, or update many Windows applications. Tip: there is WingetUI, which is a third-party application that adds a user interface to winget. Great if you prefer this…
Microsoft’s 2025 year of Windows 11 PC refresh message needs a reality check
Microsoft’s Consumer Chief Marketing Officer Yusuf Mehdi published a story yesterday on the Windows Experience Blog in which he revealed what Microsoft believes is going to happen in regards to Windows 11 in 2025. For Microsoft, it is the year that hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users will upgrade their devices to Windows 11,…
Windows 11: Fix Keep personal files and apps unavailable
When you upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 or run an in-place upgrade on a Windows 11 PC to upgrade to a newer version, you get to “choose what to keep”. Windows Setup offers three options: The first option, keep personal files and apps, may be unavailable under certain circumstances. Most of the…
Windows 11: Microsoft separating Windows Search from Web Search
One of the first things that I disable on Windows 11 PCs is the integrated web search. Microsoft merged local and web search in Windows some years ago mostly for its own benefit. Web search results generate clicks and revenue for Microsoft. For users, they serve little purpose. Often, they tend to get in the…
Microsoft suggests to remap the dedicated Copilot key, but only for one user group
Microsoft introduced the new dedicated Copilot-key for Windows keyboards less than a year ago. Now, the company suggests to remap the key to another function, but only on managed PCs. Here is a quick refresher: Microsoft announced the Copilot key in January to “kick off the year of AI-powered Windows PCs”. The company even went…