What Are The Windows 11 Taskbar Icons

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When Windows updated my computer to Windows 11, I just let it work. When I came back, I needed to work, so I blindly charged ahead, finding Explorer and the Start menu, and kind of ignored everything else. Turns out my icons are there on the bottom and I can do the old Pin to … Read more

Windows Search Indexing and SSD

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I haven’t really bothered to put down a permanent blog post, or anything, but I have spent the last few months fuming on Twitter about the sluggishness of my PC. At different points I have blamed either the Runtime Broker process, or the Windows Search Indexer. Sluggish PC Bogging Down Workflow My computer is just … Read more

Biggest Windows Flaw Also Most Annoying Windows Problem

There have been many bugs, issues, and design flaws in Microsoft Windows over the years. Many of them have been chased out of the operating system. Others did not exist in earlier versions only to pop up later, typically as a new "feature" that nobody wanted. However, the most annoying Windows flaw still exists in … Read more

Windows 7 Wireless USB Network Adapter Troubleshooting Disconnect From Internet After Computer Idle For Period of Time

As regular readers know, I have been the unfortunate participant in a continuing issue with wireless networks randomly disconnecting in Windows XP and now with wireless network disconnects in Windows 7. Over that time, I’ve come to understand a lot about how Microsoft networking functions and how wireless networks work in general. I’ve also become … Read more

Windows 7 Wireless Network Random Disconnects Fixed Yet?

As long time readers of Best Hubris know, I have had a running battle with Microsoft operating systems and wireless networking problems. Yes, by now I may have spent less time and energy by running out and buying a bunch of brand new hardware, but I don’t think that I should have to buy all … Read more

Windows 7 Release Candidate Expiration Coming Soon

Plenty of people downloaded the Windows 7 Release Candidate over the last six months or so. It made plenty of sense, of course. Since so many people hated Vista, there were not really any options for those looking to upgrade from Windows XP. That, plus the fact that Windows 7 RC was free to use … Read more

Things You Should Know #1

Some things people never give you the straight answer to even though there is one. Here is the first of many answers we hope to bring you. What schedule to use for your automatic Windows updates.

When SHOULD Windows 7 Ship?

Over at TechRepublic, they have a poll up asking people when they think Windows 7 will ship.  I, for one, have no idea. However, I think the question they have to get right at Microsoft is when SHOULD we ship Windows 7.  Right now, I think it looks like Steve Ballmer and the boys have … Read more