Microsoft’s Windows Media DRM was first launched in 1999, and has stuck around for all these years. But as part of Microsoft’s larger initiative to remove everything legacy in its operating system,…
Category: Windows
Microsoft Is Changing Windows to (Hopefully) Stop Another CrowdStrike
Microsoft is taking steps to increase the security and resilience of the Windows operating system. This follows a major incident involving CrowdStrike software in July that disrupted millions of PCs and servers….
VirtualBox 7.1 Has a Fresh New Look
VirtualBox is one of the best ways to run Linux, Windows, or another operating system in a virtual machine. VirtualBox 7.1 is now out with some much-needed improvements. VirtualBox 7.1 introduces a…
Microsoft Isn’t Done With the New Windows Sticky Notes
Earlier this year, Microsoft rolled out a new Sticky Notes application on Windows based around OneNote. A few changes are coming to the Sticky Notes experience to make it more useful and…
How To Customize the Taskbar Icons On Windows
Windows makes it easy (although not obvious) to customize the Taskbar with custom icons. You don’t need a third-party app, just the icon files to replace the defaults. If you’re theming your…
How I Use Windows 11’s Snap Layouts to Streamline Multitasking
Key Takeaways Snap Layouts simplify multitasking by allowing you to open multiple apps simultaneously on a screen divided into two, three, or four sections. To enable Snap Layouts, navigate to Settings >…
How to Use Robocopy to Sync Files on a Drive or Directory in Windows
Key Takeaways The Windows robocopy command is a powerful tool for automating file copy and synchronization tasks. Robocopy is particularly useful for backing up files, mirroring drives and directories, and scheduling file…
5 Easy Methods to Download Files Using PowerShell
PowerShell is a powerful tool that’s not just for IT professionals—it’s also great if you’re looking to automate tasks or download files. They’re exceptionally useful if you want a quick, reliable way…
Why I Wish I Started Using OneDrive Sooner
I discovered OneDrive under some pretty harrowing circumstances. Despite this fact, however, when I found out that not only was my data more secure on the cloud but also had version control…
This Single Feature Makes New Outlook for Windows Worth It
I’ve used Outlook for decades in both personal and professional settings and have come to depend on its integration with the Windows ecosystem. The new Outlook brings a refreshed calendar management system…