When you delete a file on Windows, it doesn’t vanish from your drive immediately. Instead, Windows marks the file’s storage space as free, signaling that it can be overwritten by new data in the future. Until this happens, bits of your files still exist on the drive, making it relatively easy to retrieve them with the right tools and knowledge.
[mai mult...]Clipboard History is the best Windows feature you’re probably not using
How to extract Text from Images on Windows 11
With various tools available at your disposal, you no longer have to manually copy text from the images on your computer. You can use Windows 11’s built-in or free third-party tools to extract and copy text from pictures.
[mai mult...]How to migrate to Apple Passwords from any other App
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac have a new dedicated app for storing online credentials called Passwords. This freebie has many of the features found in popular third-party password managers. Before you can use it, you’ll need to import all of your login information.
[mai mult...]Remote Desktop is becoming the Windows app
Microsoft has announced that the Windows App, currently in preview, will be widely available this fall. This app will be the unified client for securely connecting to Windows on any device or app. This includes Remote PC and Remote Desktop Services, but also Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.
[mai mult...]How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry
How to hide (and show) Updates on Windows 11 and 10
If you don’t wish to install a specific update on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, it’s possible to hide (and later unhide) that update on your Windows Update screen.
[mai mult...]How to run Google Gemini as a Windows 11 or 10 App
There isn’t an official Windows app for Google’s web-based Gemini, but you can create one on Windows 10 and 11 using Edge or Chrome. It then works like any other app on your computer, complete with a customizable app icon.
[mai mult...]Boost the Audio Quality on your Windows PC with these 8 tricks
Poor audio quality used to take the enjoyment out of watching my favorite movies, listening to music, or gaming. That all changed when I tweaked a few default audio settings on my Windows PC.
[mai mult...]Can’t delete a Windows File or Folder?
Windows won’t let you delete, move, or rename a file if a program is using it. Frustratingly, it also won’t tell you which program is using the file so that you can solve the problem.
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