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Making Windows 10 LTSC IoT look like Windows 8.1 – what do you think?
I've been spending some time trying to get my Windows 10 install on my Steam Deck to look and feel like Windows 8.1. I've always wanted a Windows 8.1 gaming tablet, so this is kind of a dream project for me. It's not perfect—there are some rough edges and things I couldn't safely change without risking the install—but I think it's coming along pretty well. I know 8.1 isn't everyone's favorite, but something about that UI just hits different for me. Curious what you all think. Anyone else tried something similar or have tips for getting it closer?
Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?
My computer keeps waking up from sleep on its own, and the volume drops whenever another app plays audio. I've tried the usual fixes like disabling wake timers and adjusting communication settings, but nothing works. Is my computer broken, or am I just using it incorrectly?Why does Windows have a troubleshooting button when the problem is usually Windows?
It feels a bit ironic that Windows offers a troubleshooting button for problems that Windows itself usually causes in the first place. I want to know why the system provides these repair tools when the issues they are meant to fix often originate from Windows updates or built-in features.
Windows 10 lower the volume when another application starts playing audio
Whenever another application starts playing audio on my Windows 10 PC, the overall volume automatically lowers, making it difficult to hear the current sound. This happens consistently, whether I open a media player, game, or any other app that produces sound, and it reduces the volume unexpectedly without any manual adjustment, disrupting my listening experience.Windows 10 keeps waking up from sleep on its own – no idea what's causing it
I put my Windows 10 PC to sleep before going to bed, and every morning I wake up to find it running. Sometimes it wakes up within an hour, sometimes after a few hours—no pattern I can figure out. I've already checked the usual culprits: Ran powercfg -lastwake – shows "Unknown" or "Wake Source: Device" Disabled wake timers Turned off "Allow this device to wake the computer" for my mouse, keyboard, and network adapter Still happens. I'm not sure if it's a driver issue, a scheduled task I missed, or something deeper. Anyone else run into this on Windows 10 and actually found a fix?
How can a computer understand billions of calculations but still fail to find final_final_REAL.docx?
A computer can execute billions of calculations per second, yet it cannot locate a file unless it knows the exact name, path, or location to search. This is because searching for a forgotten filename like final_final_REAL.docx depends on human memory and metadata, not raw processing power, so the machine has no way to guess what you meant.What useful Windows features are hidden from the normal Settings app?
I’m trying to find Windows settings and tools that aren’t shown in the normal Settings app, including legacy Control Panel options, administrative utilities, and hidden configuration menus. Could you point me toward the most useful hidden features that are still accessible through other means on Windows 11?
Windows10 Photos app fails to open HEIC images after the HEVC extension is installed
After installing the HEVC video extension from the Microsoft Store, the Photos app still cannot open images in HEIC format.Although the extension appears to be installed, these images still cannot be read. Reinstalling the extension or restarting the app does not resolve this issue.
How does my laptop know when I’m playing a game?
Windows detects when you're playing a game by identifying full-screen or DirectX applications and then activating Game Mode, which is supposed to prioritize your game's processes. However, on my lower-spec laptop, this detection fails to reduce background tasks like Windows Update, so I still get low frame rates and stuttering during gameplay.
