Results for: windows users
Is there a way to wait to install an update
I have tried to turn off windows updates but even when I go in and disable them, they still manage to turn themselves off. I only find out when I got to turn off my laptop and my options are update and restart or update and shut down. I like to be there when it's updating and sometimes I want to go to bed. So what are my options ....I have to sit there and wait for it to update. Why can't they give me an option to ignore update for now and shut down normally. I feel like I have no control over my computer updating. On my apple devices it tells me when there is an update available and I can decide when it's a good time for me to update. Is there some way around this? I'm in the market for a new laptop and I am seriously wondering if I really want to get another windows laptop because of the lack of control over the updates.
Fast startup bad for HDD?
I'm using dell inspiron 3584 with windows 10 and fast startup enabled as default. Fast startup creates a hibernate file every time the pc shuts down. Is this option bad for hdd life span?
A gut-level hunch of mine
Maybe it is just MY perception, but to me this appears to be intended as a tech/help forum rather than a soap-box forum. Maybe just my take on it, that the idea is to share info & hopefully offer some valuable response to computer questions, curiosities, interests or problems. Although, If I maybe DO have it viewed correctly, its focus & purpose sounds like a productive way to use the space. To me, it doesn't seem like a place to editorialise, vent or rant, but a place for appreciated input from which one can learn & grow as tech & computing evolve. Cheers, Drew
File Naming Conventions and Best Practices
Working through long overdue digital housekeeping, I am questioning my file naming habits. Is there any official Microsoft documention on file naming best practices? Are there unconsidered implications for interoperability with other operating systems, file systems, indexing and database services, and user experiences? A few example questions I have are: (i) should spaces be avoided?, (ii) what are best practices for including document effective dates?, (iii) should file names be as short as possible?
How to really get rid of One drive once and for all.
Every time I put a file on the desktop, it ends up in One drive and doesn't show on the desktop. I have uninstalled One drive and even deleted the One drive folder on my hard disk, but the files end up there anyway. There should be a simple way of using the desktop like in Windows 7 if you don't care at all for One drive. I tried every trick I could find on the web but I am still sruck with my files going to One drive. Any suggestions other than going back to Windows 7? Thanks for any idea. Mike.
Blue/Green Screens 🤔 Part Two
Is there any way, I can apply a sound to a blue/green screen to alert me that of the situation. This would be so helpful to the visually impaired person. I have applied sound when I receive a notification - that is very useful. But I think error screens such blue/green warrants something special - like a sound of crashing musical symbols 🔊 🔔. Something that would immediately grab my attention. On December 28 2019, I experienced a serious interruption of my computer system when Windows was downloading an update. My computer ceased to work and I was unaware of the problem. Being unable to see the screen I inadvertently clicked on an error message which necessitated my having to contact Microsoft that day. I was so fortunate that the engineer on the other end of my link was helpful and very sensitive to my situation. 😊 I ask fellow contributors to take my posting as a serious request for help. The green screen oopsie the other day, heightened my concern. Many thanks and keep well.
Oh no a keyboard oopsie 😮🤔
I preface this posting by indicating that I reported this oopsie to the 'Hub' yesterday evening. 😊✔ At 19:40 UK local time, I attempted to use my computer. However, I found that my Bluetooth keyboard was unresponsive to my 'tapping'. I had several attempts to remedy the problem; the keyboard remained unresponsive. I had to ask a family member if there was anything happening on the screen 🤔 - there was not. I decided to do re-start - the keyboard remained unresponsive. I then powered down the device, unplugged all device and peripherals and plugged back in and powered up. I was able to check settings using my mouse pointer and I located a system message that read my email provider settings were out-of-date, My email settings have never been out of date. I concluded that Windows had been checking my system. No problems with that. 🤩 I clicked on the MS account panel and proceeded to go through the checking process. The Bluetooth keyboard was re-initiated. 🙏👏 #JustSharing 😊 Keep well all.
win10 ver 2004, folder options bug? (fixed)
(Edit, not bad, not even 30hrs from first update with the bug and another updates that fix it were available) build 2019.10.17.6232201; Control panel -> File Explorer Options-> tab 'View' or any file explorer window -> tab 'View' -> Options-> Change Folder and search options both open almost same settings, and the 'Advanced settings' apply in both cases to all folders; now when i select 'Show hidden files, folders, or drives' and unselect 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)' which asks for confirmation, then i click on 'Apply' and 'OK' nothing happens, i go back to File Explorer Options-> tab 'View' , and what i selected & unselected before has been undone, i repeat everything once more and now the hidden files appear and the advanced settings has been successfully altered, however if i want to hide all those files again, i need to repeat it twice in order for it to work; can anyone confirm if it happens on his/her PC as well?
Download security
could my downloaded files(videos) with chrome be blocked. After checking the properties of some of my downloaded videos, there was a security issue stated "This file came from another computer and it could be blocked to prevent harm to your pc". Any tips to prevent the files from being blocked later?
How do feel about mixer shutting down?
It really sucks apparently beacuse mixer is good, and now it's being transitioned to Facebook Gaming. I really wished mixer was going to get better because it was, but sadly business decisions made it shut down due to a lack of audience.
Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-local-user-or-administrator...Create a local user account Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users. (In some versions of Windows you'll see Other users.) Select Add someone else to this PC.
Add or remove accounts on your PC
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-or-remove-accounts-on-your-pc-104dc19f...Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Other people or Family & other users). Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school user. Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add. If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
How to switch users (accounts) in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-switch-users-accounts-in-windows-10...Windows 10. More... Less. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture) > Switch user > a different user.
Create a user account in Windows - support.microsoft.com
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-user-account-in-windows-4fac6fd5...To open User Accounts, click the Start button , click Control Panel, click User Accounts and Family Safety, and then click User Accounts. Click Manage another account. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Click Create a new account.
