Microsoft will allow Windows 11 to be manually downloaded and installed on older computers. However, Microsoft may withhold updates. […]
Install Windows 11 at Your Own Risk on Old Computers
3 Ways to Disable Startup Programs
Programs that start automatically provide many useful functions such as checking for updates, preloading applications so they start faster, and do not require you to manually start them. These are all good tasks to have performed automatically. However, there are also programs that get installed that you will never use or pose an unnecessary burden on system resources. […]
17 Outlook Shortcuts Everyone Should Know
Outlook comes with a daunting 277 shortcuts for Windows and 140 shortcuts for Mac. Most of these shortcuts the average person will never use or need. However, there are a few useful time-saving Outlook shortcuts that are worth remembering. […]
2 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Company’s Computers
Everyone wants to get the most life out of their computer investments. Upgrading the RAM and hard drive can make a significant improvement in the performance of your computer. […]
Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 for Free
The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is still free. Windows 7 has not been supported since January 14th, 2020. As we get further away from the End-of-Life date Windows 7 will become less secure because there are no security updates. Software developers will stop supporting Windows 7 and their updates may not work […]
3 Necessities to Securing Your Computer and Network
Securing your computer and network requires a layered approach to properly protect your business. The 3 necessary areas that need to be protected are access to internet resources, internet gateway, workstations, and network devices. […]
Which Windows “Power Plan” Should You Use?
By default, Windows sets the Power Plan to Balanced. This allows your computer to automatically increase CPU speed as demand increases. […]
3 Simple Ways to Change Power Settings in Windows 10
Perhaps the simplest way to change the Power Plan is using the Windows Settings. This simplified view contains the 3 most common settings users are looking to change. You can change how soon the screen turns off when the computer is plugged in, the idle time before the computer goes to sleep, and change the Power Plan. […]
Microsoft’s PDF Manager is Free Until July 3rd
If you create PDFs from other PDFs, Microsoft’s PDF Manager is a great tool to add to your toolbox. I rarely need to make changes to PDFs besides reordering, combining, or typing on forms. PDF Xchange has been my go-to program for over a decade but reordering and combing is cumbersome. […]
Windows 11 Requirements Leave Older Computers Behind
The Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip and a 64-bit processor will disqualify many computers over 3 years old. The TPM requirement alone will be a deal killer for many computers. However, the 64-bit processor requirement will affect primarily low-budget computers. If a computer that shipped with the 32-bit version of Windows has a 64-bit processor, the 64-bit version of Windows can be installed. […]