Microsoft PowerToys: Superpowers for Your Windows Computer If you’ve ever found yourself wishing Windows could do just a little more to make your computer life easier, trust me, you’re not alone. But you’re in luck. Microsoft PowerToys is like a Swiss Army knife for your PC. It’s free, open-source, and packed with clever little tools that make… Read More »
Let’s Make Those Nearly Invisible Scrollbars Easier to See By design, Windows 10 and 11 make scrollbars nearly invisible until you hover over them. While this is supposed to be a cool GUI feature, it makes scrollbars harder to see, and many find it annoying. You’ll be glad to know it’s easy to make scroll bars more… Read More »
How to Open Windows Snipping Tool with a Single Key Stroke If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you don’t have a 3rd-party screenshot tool installed, you should know about the Windows Snipping Tool. The Snipping Tool is a very capable screenshot tool that continues to improve. And it’s installed on every Windows 10… Read More »
Saturday Bonus Questions and Answers – 072624 It’s the last Saturday in July. August will bring with it the dog days of summer, and soon we’ll be tumbling headlong into autumn. Time flies! And it is Saturday, and time for another edition of our Saturday Bonus Questions & Answers. Today, as we do every Saturday, we’re featuring… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1136 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1136, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 9:05 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 experience issues receiving… Read More »
Our Four-Step Guide to Making Windows 11 Faster and More Private Setting up a new computer is exciting, but often a fresh Windows installation comes with default settings that prioritize “features” over raw performance and privacy. These subtle choices can lead to a sluggish experience and unnecessary data collection. By making a few adjustments, you can significantly… Read More »