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Comment by Dave M. on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 11, 2025 11:40 PM)
I couldn't get this to work for me. Digging a little deeper, I discovered that I am signed in with my Microsoft account. I don't really understand thi...
Comment by BDD on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 11, 2025 03:03 AM)
I just reset my password it was pretty fast, time spent less than 5 min. Two emails with codes then I made up a new account. Eazzy pizzy...
Comment by R. Smith on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 10, 2025 11:27 AM)
I hate the PW entry process. MS OS without a password would be best for me. How does one do that?...
Comment by John W Seager on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 10, 2025 03:25 AM)
Many thanks for the information about recovering my Microsoft account it, worked a miracle after many months of failures. cheers, John....
Comment by howard on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 9, 2025 05:26 AM)
this happened 3 or 4 years ago, not sure exactly what or why it happened, not sure if windows 7 or 10 pro, no password had been set up, went to do som...
Comment by chris on Forgot Your Windows Password? Do This Now... (April 8, 2025 06:26 PM)
I use a rolodex card file and write down all of my passwords....
Comment by Ken D on Geekly Update - 03 April 2025 (April 6, 2025 05:08 PM)
How about using 0Patch to keep Win 10 updated? https://0patch.com/index.html...
Comment by Wolf on Erase Your Hard Drive - The Nuclear Option? (April 5, 2025 10:47 PM)
This is a fantastic and informative article, Bob. I use PrivaZer to secure erase individual files. There is also a feature to wipe the "free space" on...
Comment by D Wms on Erase Your Hard Drive - The Nuclear Option? (April 5, 2025 04:18 PM)
Between your excellent article and the comments section so far, have learned a LOT and offer much thanks! ...
Comment by bb on Erase Your Hard Drive - The Nuclear Option? (April 5, 2025 03:42 PM)
The free parted magic Linux boot disk has a Secure Erase included. Can do the regular or enhanced SE. Much easier interface than the CMRR program. ...
Windows-11 Articles
Is This a Better Alternative to Windows 11?
Recently I wrote about the Windows 10 "end of life" situation, and gave some tips on how to move forward. One of those ideas was to move on to Windows 11, but many PCs don't meet the strict hardware requirements that Microsoft has imposed. Now they say you CAN install Windows 11 on your older PC, with a few caveats, of course. Let's look at that, and another idea that might work even better for you. Read on!
...What Will Happen to Windows 10?
Perhaps you've heard rumblings that Windows 10 will soon reach “end of life” and will no longer be a supported operating system. Does that mean you'll need to buy a new computer, be forced to upgrade to Windows 11, or BOTH? There's a lot of confusion about this topic -- read on for the straight scoop on the fate of Windows 10, and your PC's future...
...How Many Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Have You Tried?
Windows 10 and 11 keyboard shortcuts can save time, wrist motions, and for some people, carpal tunnel pain. Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of two or more keys (or a key and a mouse button) that, when pressed simultaneously, perform a task that would normally require moving the mouse around, clicking, and possibly navigating sub-menus. There's even a useful super-secret keystroke that very few people know! Here are some keyboard shortcuts you should know, and try for yourself...
...Five New Windows 11 Features
Have you made the move from Windows 10 to Windows 11? If you've already upgraded, here are some tips for getting the most out of the Windows 11 experience. If you're holding off, and your PC has the required hardware, check out these five new features that await you when Windows 11 arrives on your screen.
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