How to Fix the Most Annoying Things About Windows 11

August 1, 2022

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RAS Syndrome, Redundant Acronym Syndrome Syndrome, refers to the use of one or more of the words that make up an acronym in conjunction with the abbreviated form (e.g. saying “I’m going to the ATM Machine” when the “M” in ATM already stands for “machine”); the redundancy of the word “syndrome” in the name of the effect is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the effect itself.

Happy Monday! Android Auto is dropping support for some older devices, so if you haven’t upgraded your Android phone in a few years, your car integration might stop working soon. Meanwhile, Spotify is rolling out a new button that makes using shuffle less of a headache.

In case you missed it over the weekend, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 10 will get its own ’22H2′ update later this year, alongside Windows 11’s massive 22H2 upgrade.

– Corbin

40 years ago, Commodore released the Commodore 64 home computer, which set sales records, shook the American video game industry to its core, and introduced programming to a generation of kids around the world. Here’s why it was special. Read More »

When it comes to troubleshooting a misbehaving Android app, there are several things you can try. One of the easiest things to do is clear the app’s cache. We’ll explain the why, when, and how for this essential Android function. Read More »

School is starting up again soon, and now is the best time to stock up on what a loved one might need for the school year. If they’re using an iPad to take notes or do schoolwork, an Apple Pencil is an essential accessory.

The Apple Pencil’s price tag can be a bit shocking, but it works perfectly with the iPad, easily connects to and charges from the tablet, and writes as well as if you were using a pen and paper.

Just make sure to the right model—standard iPad users need to get the first-generation Apple Pencil, while the other iPad models use the upgraded second-generation Pencil.

Spotify has a shuffle button that stays in its current state, either on or off, when you change what’s playing. Thankfully, Spotify is adding a new button that can save you from constantly switching shuffle on and off when starting a new playlist. Read More »

Spotify is handily the most popular streaming music service. All that popularity makes a seemingly made-up word like “Spotify” feel like a fairly generic brand name. The true story behind that name was hidden for a while. Read More »

Hi-res audio is a term that has been around for a while, but you’re much more likely to hear it recently thanks to streaming services like Apple Music adding the feature. But what is hi-res audio, really? Read More »

Android Auto is the integrated car software experience you get when connecting an Android phone to a compatible car. However, some older phones are losing access to the feature. Read More »

Looking to escape from the world around you and drift away on a cloud of your favorite music? You’ll need a set of noise-cancelling headphones for that, and we’ve got some wonderful options to choose from. Read More »

Linux Mint 21, codenamed “Vanessa,” was released as a major update for Mint users on July 31, 2022. Here’s a rundown of what’s new in this version—the changes, improvements, and new features. Read More »

More than one million companies rely on the Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and if yours is one of them, this comprehensive guide is for you. Efficiency Best Practices for Microsoft 365 will help you get more done each day by teaching you how to better manage important files, analyze data, execute tasks with greater efficiency, make the most of calendar events, and more. Download your free copy and increase your productivity today.

Wi-Fi extenders have a well-deserved reputation as a Wi-Fi band-aid, but you can minimize the headaches if you deploy them with these tips in mind. Read More »

Windows 11 comes with noticeably less bloatware than Windows 10 — but that doesn’t mean it is perfect. There are plenty of annoying features right out of the box that most people won’t like on a new Windows 11 PC, although thankfully, Candy Crush isn’t one of them. Read More »

Have you noticed? In July 2022, GPU prices are finally reasonable. High GPU prices due to production shortages and increased demand from crypto miners are behind us—at least for now. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade, now might be the best time to buy. Here’s why. Read More »

The month of August sees the births of classic computers, unlikely tech alliances, and the last chapter of the saga of one of Silicon Valley’s most significant leaders. Read on for the details. Read More »

Despite being a child of the ’80s, my oldest memory involving video games centers on the Atari 2600. When I was but a youngin’, my family would visit my aunt, who just so happened to own an Atari. And with it, I got my first taste of gaming. The LEGO Atari 2600 recaptured those memories perfectly. Read More »

The DIR command is a powerful Windows Command Prompt function that lists all files and subdirectories contained in a specific directory. The DIR command also offers some switches that unlock some powerful functionality. Let’s take a look. Read More »

With Microsoft Excel’s UPPER , LOWER , and PROPER functions, you can capitalize your text as well as turn your text to lowercase or proper case. You can specify your text as a cell reference or directly in the function. We’ll show you how. Read More »

If you’ve used a Mac or developed apps for iPhones or iPads, you’ve probably run across a PLIST file at some point. But what is it, and what does “PLIST” mean, anyway? We’ll explain. Read More »