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Using Widgets Effectively in Windows 11
With Windows 11, Microsoft introduced the Widgets feature — a fly-out panel that gives quick access to personalized information like weather, news, calendar events, and more. While it might seem like a simple cosmetic addition, when used smartly, it can help streamline your workflow, keep you informed at a glance, and reduce unnecessary context-switching. This guide will explain what Windows 11 widgets are, how to activate and configure them, and how to use them effectively for productivity and personalization. https://dellenny.com/using-widgets-effectively-in-windows-11/Customizing the Lock Screen in Windows 11 A Step-by-Step Guide to Personalize and Optimize
When you start your PC or wake it from sleep, the first thing you see is the lock screen. In Windows 11, it’s more than just a gateway to your desktop — it’s an opportunity to make your computer feel personal, functional, and inspiring. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or something dynamic with useful information, customizing your lock screen in Windows 11 is quick and rewarding. This guide will show you how to personalize it step by step — from changing wallpapers and adding slideshows to setting widgets and status apps. https://dellenny.com/customizing-the-lock-screen-in-windows-11-a-step-by-step-guide-to-personalize-and-optimize/
Win 10 to Win 11 with cpu/mb replacement
My desktop PC is a home built machine, a beast in its day but now about 6 years old, which is currently running Windows 10. I get the normal nags from Microsoft inviting me to upgrade to Windows 11 but the current system fails the “can your machine run Windows 11” test. I’m about to rebuild the PC by replacing the CPU, which means replacing the motherboard, but I’m retaining pretty much everything else. (Plan is to upgrade the GPU when prices calm down a bit.) I guess this is going to qualify as a brand new PC as far as Microsoft is concerned, but just before I go out and buy a new Win 11 license I thought I’d ask just in case I have overlooked something that will allow me to retain my existing license and save a little money on the upgrade.Windows update active hours constraint
I’m trying to avoid my machine rebooting while I am not around to exercise a modicum of control. In my Windows Update settings I have disabled “get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” and I have “pause updates” set to 1 week. In the advanced settings I have disabled “get me up to date”, and I have enabled “Notify me when a restart is required”. Today I sat down to my PC to discover that it had terminated all my running programs and rebooted. Without any kind of prompt or warning. Which brings me to “Active Hours”. Active hours can be set automatically or manually and I thought I could set them to 00:00 to 23:59 to prevent updates running without me being around. But no, Microsoft absolutely prevents the active hours from covering a period longer than 18 hours. Why??? So far as I can tell, I have done everything available in the settings to prevent what nevertheless happened at some point in the last 24 hours. I am not aware of an urgent zero-day security problem that demanded an instant patch. Why did my machine do a forced restart when so far as I can tell I have clearly insisted that it not do so? I must be missing something! Any suggestions?can I recreate my original user folder and desktop folder?
This is somewhat embarrassing. I failed to take the necessary precautions, such as setting a restore point, before making changes while trying to backup to OneDrive. During the process I wanted to relocate my user desktop folder from OneDrive to the C: drive. This has changed my user profile folder which now shows as a Desktop icon with all the user folders and desktop items in the one folder. All user folders now appear on the desktop. Is there a way I can recreate my original user folder and desktop folder or am I going to have to reset/restore windows? Very grateful for any help
Microsoft : “What needs your attention” displays during a Windows Upgrade
I'm experiencing an issue during a Windows upgrade where a message from Microsoft appears stating "What needs your attention." This notification seems to interrupt the upgrade process, and I'm unsure what specific actions are required to resolve it. It’s causing delays and uncertainty about whether the upgrade will complete successfully or if there are underlying problems that need addressing.
Comment convertir des fichiers HEIC en JPG sur Windows 11 facilement
Bonjour à tous, Je viens de transférer des photos depuis mon iPhone vers mon PC Windows 11, et elles sont toutes au format HEIC. Malheureusement, certaines applications Windows ne les lisent pas bien, donc je cherche une solution fiable pour convertir heic en jpg sans perdre en qualité. J’ai entendu parler de l’extension HEIF de Microsoft, mais je ne sais pas si ça permet vraiment de convertir les fichiers. Je préfère éviter les sites en ligne si possible pour des raisons de confidentialité, donc une option locale serait idéale. Est-ce que quelqu’un peut me recommander un outil gratuit, une méthode intégrée à Windows, ou même une commande PowerShell pour convertir heic en jpg ? Merci beaucoup pour votre aide !Why oobe\bypassnro Not Working for Windows 11 25H2
Hi all, I managed to install windows 11 with a local account by applying the oobe\bypassnro trick. It worked like a charm in the past with Windows 11 22H2, 23H2 and 24H2 installation as far as I have tried. However, it seems this bug was patched by Microsoft and oobe\bypassnro not working for Windows 11 25H2. Is there any other methods I can try in order to install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account? Thank you
USB drive not showing up in file explorer
Hi The laptop makes usual ding noise when the USB drive is added but there is no option to open the files from File Explorer. I've done some research and tried various things - restart, uninstalling drivers etc and have found myself on the Event Viewer page for the USB drive. The following is displayed: Device settings for USBSTOR\Disk&Ven_SanDisk&Prod_Cruzer_Blade&Rev_1.00\04016924101322110935&0 were not migrated from previous OS installation due to partial or ambiguous device match. I'm thinking this is the problem?? But how do I fix it? Many thanks in advance for any helpAutomating Virtual Desktop Creation and Movement in Windows 11 Using Command-Line and Scripting
Windows 11 brought several improvements to virtual desktops, making multitasking and workspace organization smoother than ever. However, if you’re someone who thrives on automation — or simply wants to switch desktops or create new ones without clicking through the task view — you’ll be happy to know that you can manage virtual desktops using command-line tools and scripts. In this post, we’ll explore how to automate virtual desktop actions such as creating, deleting, renaming, and switching between desktops using both PowerShell and third-party command-line utilities. https://dellenny.com/automating-windows-11-virtual-desktop-management-via-scripting-command-line/
