Windows 11 – Daves Computer Tips

How To Change Microsoft Account Picture

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 07 May 2026 04:21:04 +0000

Last week, I taught you how to adjust the playback speed of Facebook videos/reels. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Adjust Playback Speed On Facebook This week I’m leaving the Facebook subject and moving over to Microsoft. Last week I was doing some research on what I wanted to teach and noticed that my Microsoft account image/profile was out of date. I wanted to update the…

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Microsoft Starts Removing AI Components – Sort Of

Jim Hillier — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:13:09 +0000

As you’d most likely be aware, users have complained bitterly about Microsoft’s insistence on permeating every nook and cranny in Windows 11 with Copilot (AI), and the backlash caused Microsoft to announce it would be pulling back on its Copilot (AI) integration. Both my colleague Marc Thomas and I have expressed doubts over Microsoft’s promised pullback. I’ve previously stated that the company…

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How To Pin Files/Folders To The Taskbar

Jim Hillier — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:03:13 +0000

In a previous article, I explained how to pin shortcuts to websites on the Taskbar. Now I’m going to show you how you can pin shortcuts to files/folders on the Taskbar. There is no option in Windows 11 for pinning frequently accessed files and/or folders to the Taskbar, but with a little creativity, it’s not all that difficult to do. In the following example, I’ll be working with a folder that…

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How To Boost FPS: Disable Windows Game DVR

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:03:40 +0000

Last week, I covered how to manage your email subscriptions in Gmail. If you missed that, you can find it here: How To Manage Email Subscriptions In Gmail This week, I’m changing gears and going to talk about a Windows setting. If you are a gamer, you will want to know about this setting. When playing games, the FPS (Frames Per Second) is very important. Why is this important?

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How To Pin Websites To The Taskbar – Any Browser

Jim Hillier — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:30:35 +0000

This applies to all mainstream browsers. I don’t have too many websites that I visit on a regular basis, but it’s handy to have one-click shortcuts to those that I do visit regularly pinned to the Taskbar. Both Edge and Chrome include a simple native method for achieving this, but other browsers, such as Brave and Firefox, require a bit more effort. In all the following examples…

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How To Stop Windows From Stealing Bandwidth

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:23 +0000

Last week, we talked about how you could create a QR code in Microsoft Word. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Create QR Code In Word Now I want to jump over to another Microsoft subject that I think is important. ‘What are you teaching us this week?‘ Good question! Have you noticed that sometimes your internet lags for no reason? This could be because Windows is using your…

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Windows 11: Some Good News, Maybe

Jim Hillier — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:40:05 +0000

It seems that Microsoft might finally be listening to the complaints (outcry?) from Windows 11 users. Here’s a rundown of what we do know and what’s rumored. The latest rumor doing the rounds is that Microsoft will step back from its insistence on users creating a Microsoft account during setup and allow a local account setup. However, this rumor is based solely on a response to a question…

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My Struggles Setting Up A Windows 11 Home Network – Part One

Marc Thomas — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:05:46 +0000

I’ve been struggling with Windows home networking for longer than I can remember, with most results being hit and miss, which is not how I usually experience computing. It either works or it doesn’t, and when it fails, it’s usually due to a user setting. But lately it could be down to Windows updates, at least according to my research. So many times I’ve thrown my arms in the air with home…

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How To Restore The Old Notepad

Jim Hillier — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:20:11 +0000

Microsoft has been adding more and more features to Notepad in Windows 11, perhaps in an attempt to compensate for scrapping WordPad. For whatever reason, many users are unhappy that Notepad has been turned into a more sophisticated word processor and would prefer the old, simple, and clean Notepad. The good news is that you can easily restore Notepad to its former self as a distraction-free…

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SFC /Scannow & DISM Commands Explained

Jim Hillier — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:25 +0000

Over the years, there has been quite a deal of discussion over which order the two system repair commands, sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, should be run when trying to resolve issues. First, you’ll need to understand what each command does. Both commands check for missing system files and system file corruptions, of course, but there is a big difference in the how…

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Microsoft Working On Moveable Taskbar

Jim Hillier — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:52:57 +0000

Reports are circulating that Microsoft is working on a fully movable Taskbar, one that can be moved to the top, bottom, left, and right edges. For years, a movable Taskbar has been standard in Windows, but that all changed with the release of Windows 11. The reason behind the fixed-position Taskbar in Windows 11 is because it was ported over from the scrapped Windows X mobile operating system…

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3 Reasons Users Are Unhappy With Windows 11

Jim Hillier — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:31:17 +0000

User dissatisfaction with Windows 11 first manifested when Microsoft, in its infinite wisdom, decided to introduce the strict requirements that only served to eliminate millions of Windows 10 PCs from the upgrade path. However, ignoring that initial faux pas by Microsoft, let’s take a look at some of the main reasons why users are unhappy with Windows 11. It seems that almost every…

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Enhance Your Privacy With DoNotSpy11

Jim Hillier — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:11:21 +0000

DoNotSpy11 is a free application to enhance privacy in both Windows 11 and Windows 10. It was first released as DoNotSpy10 and the developer has updated the software so that it now also reflects Windows 11’s settings. DoNotSpy11 is a typical tweaking tool designed specifically to allow users to adjust settings relating to privacy. What I like most about this tool is its clear and comprehensive…

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How To Prevent Windows Updating Drivers

Jim Hillier — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:01:43 +0000

Device drivers are programs that allow the operating system to communicate with hardware devices. When it comes to driver updates, the old saying “if it isn’t broken, it doesn’t need fixing” well and truly applies. The one possible exception is graphics card drivers, which often include support for newer games/technology, but even then, the preferred option is to download updated drivers…

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