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Extended Support For Windows 7 and 8.1 Has Ended. What does that mean for the Future of Windows?

Steven Burstyn

5 days ago
2 min

Extended Support For Windows 7 and 8.1 Has Ended. What does that mean for the Future of Windows?

Microsoft has officially ended all support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Even though Microsoft had not been providing end-user support...

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ROM, RAM, Disk Space, and the Processor.

Steven Burstyn

Dec 14, 2022
4 min

ROM, RAM, Disk Space, and the Processor.

When it comes to the different parts of the computer, there are plenty of acronyms to learn, and some of the parts have such a technical...

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People Have Been Slow to Move to Windows 11

Steven Burstyn

Nov 2, 2022
2 min

People Have Been Slow to Move to Windows 11

The adoption of Windows 11 has been a slow and steady process. As of October 2022, Windows 11 only accounted for about 15% of worldwide...

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Steven Burstyn

Oct 14, 2022
2 min

Windows 11 22H2 Issues

Windows 11 update 22H2 is now available to everyone eligible for the upgrade. That means that unless there is a known issue that would...

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Windows 11 First Major Update is Coming. Do I Need to Upgrade?

Steven Burstyn

Sep 16, 2022
3 min

Windows 11 First Major Update is Coming. Do I Need to Upgrade?

With the next major Windows 11 updates coming out in a matter of weeks, the big question is whether you need to upgrade immediately. As...

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Steven Burstyn

Aug 12, 2022
2 min

Macro Viruses

A Macro Virus is a virus that is written in the language used to create specific applications, such as Microsoft Word or Excel.

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Steven Burstyn

Jul 20, 2022
2 min

A Preview of Windows 11 22H2

Since the release of Windows 10, Microsoft got on a fairly regular routine of releasing two major updates every year.

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Steven Burstyn

Jun 13, 2022
2 min

Restore Your Apps Quickly

Most people love the idea of a new computer. When you get a new computer, you usually wind up with a much faster machine and you quickly...

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Steven Burstyn

May 12, 2022
4 min

Protect yourself against Malware

As technology gets more advanced, so do the people who are trying to break into your systems to steal your data and your identity.

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File Manager Tabs - A Simple Upgrade Everyone Will Love

Steven Burstyn

Apr 18, 2022
2 min

File Manager Tabs - A Simple Upgrade Everyone Will Love

With the addition of tabs on File Explorer, browsing your computer to get files from multiple locations will become much easier to manage.

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Only Download Software from Known Sources

Steven Burstyn

Mar 9, 2022
3 min

Only Download Software from Known Sources

Scammers are always looking for new ways to steal people’s data.

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Steven Burstyn

Feb 7, 2022
2 min

Creating Videos

Screen recording has become an essential part of working with Windows.

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What should I do if my computer doesn’t run Windows 11?

Steven Burstyn

Jan 14, 2022
2 min

What should I do if my computer doesn’t run Windows 11?

Not all computers will be able to upgrade to Windows 11. If your computer has an older processor chip, you may not be able to upgrade.

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Steven Burstyn

Dec 16, 2021
3 min

Why do Scams Still Work?

If you receive a call from a person claiming to be from Microsoft or Apple, hang up immediately.

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Steven Burstyn

Nov 19, 2021
3 min

Don’t Ignore Windows 10

Even though Windows 11 is out, Windows 10 is still supported and regularly updated by Microsoft.

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Steven Burstyn

Oct 3, 2021
2 min

Windows 11 Goes Live October 5th

Windows 11 is set to be released on October 5th. While this is big new, it is not something you need to worry about right now.

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Steven Burstyn

Sep 6, 2021
3 min

Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night?

There are times when a computer can benefit from being rebooted. However, it is not necessary to shut down your computer every night.

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The Pros and Cons of a Solid-State Hard Drive

Steven Burstyn

Aug 12, 2021
3 min

The Pros and Cons of a Solid-State Hard Drive

Solid State Drives are also not exactly new technology, with the first RAM-based Solid State Drives being invented by StorageTek in 1978.

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Will I Have to Upgrade to Windows 11 Immediately?

Steven Burstyn

Jul 12, 2021
3 min

Will I Have to Upgrade to Windows 11 Immediately?

With the announcement of Windows 11, the question then becomes, “Do I have to upgrade immediately?”

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Will Sun Valley Change the Version Number of Windows and What Will They Do to the Start Menu?

Steven Burstyn

Jun 19, 2021
3 min

Will Sun Valley Change the Version Number of Windows and What Will They Do to the Start Menu?

When Microsoft released Windows 10, they were very clear that 10 would be the last version of Windows to be released. Instead of...

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