Tech
indulgences into my geek side
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Storage Drivers
So you’re trying to install Windows, but the “Where do you want to install” page has no drives listed? Here’s what to do.
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Repair Windows Without Loss (Keep All Apps, Settings, and Data)
I’ve advocated how to fully reset a PC for the cleanest-possible fresh start, but if you’re looking for something less drastic, there’s a less known off-menu option that lets you repair your PC with no loss.
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A new blog post is here. Select Yes to read it.
What’s with dialogs that provide a user with input choices that answer a question that was never posed?
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I think Power Automate Forgot Lefthanded Users Exist
I think Microsoft forgot left-handed users exist. Power Automate can’t handle swapped mouse buttons.
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Differing Monitor Sleep Timeout by Time of Day
One hour monitor timeout during the day but 3 minute timeout at night. And it only takes a couple minutes to setup.
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Running as Admin
Windows provides various ways for you to run a program with increased privileges. Some are easier to discover than others but knowing the alternative shortcuts can come in handy.
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Show Your Contact’s Photo on Android Conversation Notification Icons
Here’s an under looked feature that allows your Android status bar to display contact pictures for conversation messages from people and groups you care about. Instead of a generic messenger app icon, you’ll see the face of the person who messaged you.
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Taking a Screenshot
You probably know how to take a screenshot on your PC, you might even know what adding in the Alt key provides. But did you know about these new capabilities added later?
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Add Your Own Shortcut to the Start Menu
Do you have a program, game, or portable app (plain .exe file) that isn’t in your Start menu? Here’s how to add it.
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Recommended Viewing: NFTs and Cryptocurrency are Scams
Cryptocurrency and NFTs are swindles that depend on the same mechanisms to function as pyramid schemes. They are also terrible for the planet and society for multitudes of reasons. But you don’t have to take my word for it.