Microsoft 11 is on the way and Microsoft has announced that they will force users to sign into a Microsoft account in order to access the new operating system. If you are a Windows 11 Pro user you can avoid this and set up your desktop with a local account. If you are a Windows […]
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Windows 11 upgrade compatibility explained
When it comes to Windows 11, most people are going to want to upgrade to this operating system. The issue however is that some computers will not be compatible to upgrade to Windows 11 and Microsoft has removed the tool previously used by users to see if their computer was compatible. Windows 11 is expected […]
No direct upgrade path from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 11
When Microsoft releases Windows 11, only those running Windows 10 will be able to directly upgrade to it. Specifically, Enterprise version 1909 or Pro version 20H1 are the oldest versions that can be upgraded. Users of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 can upgrade to Windows 10 first, then move to Windows 11. The device in […]
Apple’s always been the anti-Microsoft. Now Windows 11 is the anti-Apple – CNET
We have here the king of the mountain, fighting the kings of the mountains next nearby. The three Mega-Corporations are trying to one-up their two main competitors. Microsoft, Apple, Google are all vying for that highest mountain of all. Microsoft CEO announced Windows 11 that will be coming out later this year to rival Apple […]
Why Is Microsoft Launching Windows 11 Now?
Why is Microsoft releasing Windows 11 during an unprecedented silicon shortage? Windows 10 was released six years ago and most everyone in the Windows world runs it. It will be supported through 2025. However, 2020 brought a boost in PC sales. To keep the boom going, Microsoft can take advantage of concerns about security, one […]
Chromebooks in 2021: Can One Be Your Full-Time Computer?
It’s hard to believe that Chromebooks burst onto the computer electronics scene more than a decade ago. In the meantime, they went through significant changes and improvements, and are approaching the point when one can consider them a main computer for their needs. It took them several years to shake off the reputation that browsing […]
Windows 11 promised to improve battery life but it’s making it worse
One of the promises of the new Windows operating system which is scheduled to launch later in the year, is the prolonged life of your computing devices. It turns out that, according to public testers who were given a beta version of the system, the life of battery is not improved and, in some cases, […]
Hands on with MacOS Monterey on an M1 MacBook Air – CNET
There are many new features that come with the new operating system in the M1 Mac Book Air which is called Mac OS Monterey. For example, the new operating system is a lot more visually pleasing because the tabs that are typically seen at the top of a browser aren’t all bunched up and distracting. […]
Windows 10 File History offers a simple backup solution anyone can do
Windows 10 file history offers a very simple backup solution that anyone can do themselves. Backing up your files can be a pain, but windows ten has made the process a lot easier. It lets you use an external drive for backup and it is something you can customize on your own. It’s very simple […]
Twitter’s Latest Features
Twitter has announced some new features for users. Some of these are likely to be big hits. For example, soon when you upload images or videos, the media will not count against your 140 character Tweet limit. Another change is that it will be easier to make a public Tweet that directly addresses another user. […]
