Stop Edge Importing Tabs From Chrome

How to stop Microsoft Edge opening all the open tabs from Chrome when you launch the browser. Issue Description The scenario is, you are working in Google Chrome with multiple browsers open and decide to launch Microsoft Edge. When Edge launches, it opens with the identical open tabs that you …

The URL padlock does NOT mean its a safe site

A Padlock On A Website Does NOT Mean It’s Safe

The golden rules of safe shopping online have changed in recent times. These guidelines apply whether you are buying a car, an air-fryer or a hair-dryer online. Be wise to the new rules on spotting fake websites. Fake Scam Sites Are Far More Sophisticated Now Con artists and fraudsters are …

Microsoft Office - open window maximmized

Launch Office Programs Maximized (Full Screen)

Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel & Powerpoint will (by default) open in the size of screen that you last used. The quickest way therefore is to open the program of choice such as Word. Set to the window size that you prefer and close the program. The next …

Reasons Not To Install Windows 11 On Unsupported Hardware

Reasons Not To Install Windows 11 On Unsupported Hardware

With the release of Windows 11, millions of computers suddenly have a lifespan stamped onto them as they don’t meet minimum requirements to install the latest OS. Minimum requirements include new generation processors and secure boot features such as TPM 2.0. As always with these things, “rules are made to …

Stereo Mix Audio Missing In Windows 11

Stereo Mix Audio Input Missing In Windows 11

If you have upgraded your computer to Windows 11 and discovered problems with audio such as audio playback issues or audio recording devices not showing up, the answer is install the Windows 10 drivers onto your Windows 11 system. In this example, we discovered that stereo-mix recording input was missing …

What to do if my computer is unsupported for Windows 11

What Should I Do If My PC Doesn’t Meet Windows 11 Requirements

This has become a FAQ since the release of Windows 11. Many users are attempting to update to Windows 11, only to discover that their PC or laptop doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. The most common failures include “unsupported processor” and “lack of TPM 2.0”. Microsoft …

HP 14 Black Screen fix

Fix: HP Laptop 14-ck0005na Black Screen After Update

How to fix an issue on HP Laptop 14-ck0xxx models. These use a graphics adapter with the ID Intel(R) UHD Graphics 605. These instructions will work with similar models. Problem Description The computer has been working fine until Windows takes an update for the graphics driver. When trying to start …

How to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account

How To Install Windows 11 Without Microsoft Account

In order to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account, you will have to cut the internet from the computer during installation. There are a few different methods to do this, depending on whether your computer connects to the internet via an ethernet cable or over a wireless network. Method …

How To Backup Files On Windows 11

Switched To Windows 11? Backup Your Files The Old Way

If you have switched to Windows 11, we highly recommend taking a regular backup of important files the old-fashioned way. Which is copying the files over to an external hard drive. The Reason for This Advice Windows 11 uses TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is a hardware component that is …