New and Improved! Voice Typing with Automatic Punctuation Windows 11 now features an amazingly accurate, AI-powered voice-to-text dictation engine that automatically handles punctuation. What it does Dictates text into any text field (Word documents, browser forms, messaging apps) and listens for natural pauses to insert commas, periods, and question marks automatically. How to use it Click into any… Read More »
Meet Mico, the Modern-Day Clippy Windows 11 users, you’re in for a treat! An old friend of mine always reminded me that… “The more things change, the more they remain the same”. It’s amazing how often this adage is so true. Remember Clippy? That animated paperclip from older versions of Microsoft Office, known for its enthusiastic but… Read More »
Here’s How to Change Your Windows User Account Name Some of you may be stuck with a user account name that your computer manufacturer assigned… you know usernames like “Owner”. Unless your name is “Owner” you might want to change it to “Bill” or “Polly” – or “Skippy” or “Clarabelle” or whatever your name is or whatever… Read More »
How to Access Your Hard Drives’ S.M.A.R.T. Data on Windows 11 Accessing S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) data allows you to check the health and predict potential failures of your hard drives and SSDs. While Windows offers some basic built-in tools, third-party software and manufacturer utilities provide much more detailed information. Here’s how you can access… Read More »
What To Do When Your Thumbnails Go Missing Have you ever looked into a folder full of pictures and only seen icons instead of thumbnails? There’s an easy fix to bring your thumbnails back. This should help you get your thumbnails back. Type folder options in the taskbar search, then click “Open” or press Enter. In File… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1129 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1129, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:45 AM, U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. If you didn’t receive our latest newsletter, it’s because your ISP didn’t deliver it… or it’s in your spam folder. If you have problems receiving… Read More »