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How do I completely uninstall microsoft edge in windows 11?
Hi, The Microsoft Edge browser has been consuming a lot of CPU and RAM on my Windows 11 computer lately, even when only a few tabs are open. It's starting to slow things down, especially during multitasking, and the built-in browser keeps running in the background. Tried removing it through windows 11 settings and control panel, but the uninstall option is greyed out for system app like edge. Is there a reliable way to completely uninstall microsoft edge browser from Windows 11, or at least stop it from running and using resources?Copy to clipboard very slow with the snipping tool
I had this issue that with windows 11, for some reason the windows copy to clipboard took a while, like a two or three second delay between the screenshot was taken and it being copied, and I was looking for a solution, and so far nobody had a real solution but I think I found a good one to fix this without disabling snipping tool.
Do you Know: Microsoft June / July 2026 Security Updates
For the second time now, the Microsoft June or July 2026 security updates have failed to install on my Windows PC through Windows Update. The update process keeps stalling or throwing an error, and I'm worried about missing critical patches for the second month in a row.Windows 11 PC randomly crashes - Different crash each time
My Windows 11 PC has been crashing randomly with a different error each time, making it impossible to pinpoint a single cause. The crashes occur unpredictably during various activities, and I've already checked for driver updates and run memory diagnostics, but the issue persists despite my troubleshooting efforts.How to Remove These Annoying Category Folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Need help! Many category folders (such as "Productivity tools," "Creativity," "Games," etc.) have automatically appeared in my Start Menu, grouping the application icons that were previously displayed directly. I simply want the apps to be shown directly in the Start Menu as they used to be, rather than being categorized into these folders. How can I turn off or remove these automatically categorized folders?
How do I password protect a usb drive without bitlocker?
I recently got a USB drive with some important files stored in it, and I don't want others to see it casually. I heard that BitLocker can encrypt, but my system is Windows 10 Home Edition, which doesn't seem to support BitLocker. Is there any other way to password protect a usb drive without bitlocker? I tried to compress the files into ZIP and add a password before, but it feels a bit troublesome to enter the password every time I unzip it. And if the USB drive is lost, others can still see the file name, which doesn't feel safe. Is there any system-provided function or simple method to achieve this? Please give me some advice! In addition. I usually use this USB drive to store some work files and personal information, and I often need to use it on different computers. Some computers are public, and I don't want others to be able to see the contents just by plugging them in. I hope that after encryption, I need to enter a password to access it when plugged into any computer.Windows 365 and developer environments: how do you balance security and productivity?
Hi everyone, I’d like to raise a topic that we are currently struggling with, and I suspect many other organizations are facing the same challenge. We are in the process of establishing a Windows 365–based development environment, where developers work in Cloud PCs. This is largely driven by: a BYOD strategy security requirements (no sensitive code on unmanaged devices) the need for standardization However, this quickly becomes complex in practice. The core challenge We are trying to balance three competing priorities: 1. Security requirements No sensitive code on local devices Minimal attack surface Zero Trust principles and Conditional Access Full traceability of identity and actions 2. Developer needs Local admin rights to be able to do their work Freedom to install tools, SDKs, and runtimes Flexibility without constant blocking Fast iteration cycles The reality is that if it takes too long to get access or permissions, it breaks the developer workflow. 3. IT and governance Standardization of environments Manageability and patching License and cost control Compliance and auditability The practical dilemma Developers want to be local admins on their machines Security teams prefer: Just-In-Time access (PIM), or No admin privileges at all In practice: PIM tends not to work well for developers It introduces too much friction It disrupts flow and often leads to workarounds What we are currently exploring We are testing a model where: Developers work in Windows 365 Cloud PCs They use their regular corporate identity (Entra ID) Isolation is achieved through the environment, not separate accounts Developers have local admin rights within the Cloud PC However, this raises a new question: How do we secure an environment where the user is an admin? Questions to the community I would really appreciate insights from others who have been through similar scenarios: 1. Identity vs privilege Do you use the same identity for everything, or separate user/admin accounts? How far do you take identity separation? 2. Local admin rights Do you allow developers to have local admin rights? Is it permanent or Just-In-Time? If JIT, how do you make it work without impacting productivity? 3. Cloud-based development environments If you are using Windows 365, Dev Box, or AVD: Has this made it easier to relax restrictions? Or are you facing the same challenges, just in the cloud? 4. Guardrails instead of restrictions Instead of trying to prevent everything: EDR / endpoint protection Conditional Access Network isolation Monitoring and detection Has anyone successfully shifted from strict control to strong guardrails and detection? Current reflection I am starting to think that: Focusing on secure, isolated environments for development may be more effective than trying to tightly control every individual action. In other words: secure the platform not every single user behavior But this is far from straightforward. Purpose of this discussion The goal is to find a realistic blueprint that: maintains high developer productivity meets security requirements minimizes friction in day-to-day work Not something theoretically perfect, but something that actually works. If you have experience in this area, I would really value your input: what has worked well what has not worked key design decisions you would recommend Thanks in advance.
Search in clipboard manager tabs?
Someone check me on this, maybe my memory is playing tricks on me. I use the Clipboard Manager (WIndowsKey + V) regularly , not for clipboard history but for selecting emojis and GIFs. Today I noticed that when I switch to the emoji or GIF tab, I can no longer search for potential emojis/GIFs. Like I used to be able to type "thumb" in the search bar and it would show me emjois featuring a thumb. Has this changed? Any possibility of getting it back??? Did they move it? Can I search another way?Win11 File Explorer Address Bar Drop-Down Menu Freezes
When you click the drop-down arrow in the File Explorer address bar to view the path history, the drop-down menu freezes for a few seconds or even causes the entire window to become unresponsive, requiring you to restart File Explorer to resolve the issue.After updating to Windows 11, I can't type text into the Start menu search box
When I click the search box on the Start menu, the cursor blinks normally but the keyboard does not respond, and I cannot type any text. Restarting File Explorer or logging out and back in provides a temporary fix, but the problem reoccurs after a while.
Random 440khz(ish) boop noise plays, when playing games.
Sometimes, when playing any game, Windows, on my laptop, will glitch out for a second and play a couple boop noises that sound like a 440khz tone. Windows did this on my old desktop with windows 10, before I upgraded. What is the purpose of this random 440khz noise? Is there anywhere I can look to see what is causing it?Wie kann ich meinen iPhone Bildschirm auf den PC übertragen?
Ich suche nach einer Möglichkeit, mein iPhone auf meinen Windows-PC zu spiegeln, um Inhalte wie Videos, Präsentationen oder Spiele auf einem größeren Bildschirm anzuzeigen. Ich habe bereits einige Tools wie die integrierte „Projektion auf diesen PC“-Funktion von Windows ausprobiert, aber sie scheint mit dem iPhone nicht zu funktionieren, und ich würde gerne wissen, ob es eine native oder zumindest zuverlässige und kostenlose Methode gibt, um iPhone auf PC spiegeln zu können, ohne dass ich dafür bezahlen oder mich in komplizierten Einstellungen verlieren muss – hat jemand eine bewährte Lösung oder einen Tipp für mich?File Explorer in Windows 11 opens slowly, especially on computers with network drives
When opening File Explorer, the address bar takes a long time to load, and the green progress bar takes several seconds to appear—this is especially noticeable when the computer has a network drive or OneDrive mounted.Bluetooth devices fail to reconnect automatically after waking from sleep in Windows 11
After the computer wakes up from sleep mode, paired Bluetooth mice or keyboards often fail to reconnect automatically. Users must manually reconnect them in the Bluetooth settings or remove and then re-pair them to resume use, which affects work efficiency.
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